Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W80

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was announced 4 months earlier than the W80 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the FS25 matches up versus the W80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS25 against the W80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FS25 and W80.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration.