Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax W80

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FS12 and Pentax W80, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was brought out 2 months prior to the W80 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FS12 scores versus the W80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Pentax Optio W80. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS12 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS12 and Pentax W80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FS12 compared to the W80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and W80.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images however you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account.