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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax W80

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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 FS7 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FS7 versus Pentax W80, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very well matched but the FS7 (1/2.5") and W80 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The FS7 was announced 5 months before the W80 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FS7 matches up against the W80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Pentax W80

 FS7 W80 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic FS7

 W80 FS7 
Manually focus More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Pentax W80

 FS7 W80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009June 2009Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS7 has outside measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FS7 versus the W80.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and W80.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FS7 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Pentax W80 will give you more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography factors
Pentax W80 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
54
environment proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS7
Sports photography with Pentax W80
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography info
Pentax W80 Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography factors
Pentax W80 Landscape photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging information
Pentax W80 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Pentax Optio W80
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-16 2009-06-25
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 grams (0.31 pounds) 156 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $160 $250