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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax P80

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FS7 versus Pentax P80, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the P80 (12MP) is pretty close but the FS7 (1/2.5") and P80 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The FS7 was manufactured 6 months before the P80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FS7 scores vs the P80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Pentax P80

 FS7 P80 

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic FS7

 P80 FS7 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax P80

 FS7 P80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009August 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS7 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS7 versus Pentax P80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FS7 vs the P80.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and P80.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FS7 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax P80 will result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography details
Pentax P80 Portrait photography details
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography info
Pentax P80 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography factors
Pentax P80 Sports photography factors
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging factors
Pentax P80 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Pentax Optio P80
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-16 2009-08-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139g (0.31 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $160 $200