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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was brought out 6 months before the WS80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FX48 grades against the WS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Pentax WS80

 FX48 WS80 

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic FX48

 WS80 FX48 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax WS80

 FX48 WS80 
RevealedJanuary 2009August 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 comes with outside measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FX48 against the WS80.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX48 and WS80.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX48 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography info
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography info
27
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
environment proofing
lighter than others (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography features
Pentax WS80 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
23
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
58
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than others (125 grams)
environment proofing
has built in flash
low resolution (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography information
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography information
33
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
manual focus
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
25
lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Pentax Optio WS80
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-01-27 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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 150g (0.33 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-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 card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $325 $220