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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax P80

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Increase to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced April 2009
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax P80, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly close but the FS42 (1/2.5") and P80 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FS42 was introduced 3 months earlier than the P80 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FS42 grades versus the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Pentax P80

 FS42 P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic FS42

 P80 FS42 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax P80

 FS42 P80 
IntroducedApril 2009August 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS42 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax P80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FS42 vs the P80.

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and P80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FS42 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax P80 will result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS42
Portrait photography with Pentax P80
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Street photography features
Pentax P80 Street photography features
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
max ISO too low (1,000)
55
lighter than others (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS42
Sports photography with Pentax P80
16
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Travel photography details
Pentax P80 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than others (125g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography details
Pentax P80 Landscape photography details
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
32
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Vlogging highlights
Pentax P80 Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS42 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Pentax Optio P80
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-04-17 2009-08-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1000 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132 grams (0.29 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $580 $200