Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax W80

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was revealed 4 months prior to the W80 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FX48 scores against the W80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Pentax Optio W80. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FX48 has physical dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax W80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FX48 vs the W80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX48 and W80.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should take the age of the products into consideration.