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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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
  • Launched August 2009
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FX580 versus Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was unveiled 6 months before the WS80 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FX580 matches up versus the WS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Pentax WS80

		

		

			
 FX580 WS80 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic FX580

		

		

			
 WS80 FX580 
Focus manually  Very exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Pentax WS80

		

		

			
 FX580 WS80 
LaunchedJanuary 2009August 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX580 features external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FX580 versus Pentax WS80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FX580 and the WS80.
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX580 and WS80.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX580 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX580
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
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 offers face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 has manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FX580 Street photography features
Pentax WS80 Street photography features
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
59
 environment proof
 lighter than average in class (125g)
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography information
Pentax WS80 Sports photography information
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
23
 environment proof
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography advice
Pentax WS80 Travel photography advice
58
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than average in class (125g)
 environment proof
 flash built-in
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography info
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography info
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 no manual exposure
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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 has manual focus
 environment proof
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging features
Pentax WS80 Vlogging features
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic jack
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 lighter than average in class (125g)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic socket
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Panasonic FX580 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Pentax Optio WS80
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-27 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change 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
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 167g (0.37 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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
Price at release $499 $220