Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax WS80
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Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Introduced April 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2009
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In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax WS80, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FS12 was released 3 months earlier than the WS80 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FS12 scores versus the WS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Pentax WS80
| FS12 | WS80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic FS12
| WS80 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Pentax WS80
| FS12 | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2009 |  | August 2009 | Similar generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS12 vs the WS80.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FS12 and WS80.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FS12 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively.
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Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2009-04-17 | 2009-08-05 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.8-4.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 129 gr (0.28 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $228 | $220 |
