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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax W80

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Increase to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched April 2009
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced June 2009
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FS42 versus Pentax W80, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the FS42 (1/2.5") and W80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The FS42 was brought out 2 months earlier than the W80 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FS42 scores versus the W80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Pentax W80

 FS42 W80 

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic FS42

 W80 FS42 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Pentax W80

 FS42 W80 
AnnouncedApril 2009June 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FS42 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS42 vs the W80.

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FS42 and W80.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FS42 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax W80 will resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS42 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
27
manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Street photography information
Pentax W80 Street photography information
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (1,000)
54
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Sports photography highlights
Pentax W80 Sports photography highlights
16
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
24
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Travel photography factors
Pentax W80 Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Landscape photography information
Pentax W80 Landscape photography information
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
37
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
weather proofing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Vlogging details
Pentax W80 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS42 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Pentax Optio W80
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-04-17 2009-06-25
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1000 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 33-132mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 gr (0.29 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $580 $250