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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax P80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released August 2009
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FS25 versus Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was manufactured 6 months before the P80 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FS25 matches up against the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Pentax P80

 FS25 P80 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic FS25

 P80 FS25 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax P80

 FS25 P80 
ReleasedJanuary 2009August 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FS25 vs the P80.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and P80.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files however you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography advice
Pentax P80 Portrait photography advice
26
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than average (125 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Travel photography details
Pentax P80 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than average (125g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
32
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
Vlogging with Pentax P80
28
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than average (125g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Pentax Optio P80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-27 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.30 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 grams (0.33 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $230 $200