Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W80

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was introduced 14 months after the W80 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FX700 scores versus the W80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Pentax Optio W80. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 offers outer measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FX700 compared to the W80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and W80.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX700 to produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern FX700 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.