Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax P80
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Pentax Optio P80. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Pentax P80
FS7 | P80 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic FS7
P80 | FS7 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax P80
FS7 | P80 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | August 2009 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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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 |