Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax P80
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Pentax P80
FS42 | P80 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic FS42
P80 | FS42 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax P80
FS42 | P80 | |||
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Introduced | April 2009 | August 2009 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
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.
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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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 |