Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax P80

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Pentax Optio P80. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.