Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax P80

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FS15 versus Pentax P80, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was revealed 6 months before the P80 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FS15 grades against the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Pentax Optio P80. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 has external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS15 versus Pentax P80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FS15 vs the P80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and P80.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account.