Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax WS80

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax WS80, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very close but the FS7 (1/2.5") and WS80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS7 was brought out 6 months earlier than the WS80 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FS7 grades versus the WS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS7 enjoys external dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FS7 vs Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FS7 versus the WS80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and WS80.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The FS7 has the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging.