Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W80
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Released June 2009
Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W80 Overview
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W80 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Pentax W80
FX700 | W80 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | June 2009 | Newer by 14 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic FX700
W80 | FX700 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax W80
FX700 | W80 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax W80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Pentax Optio W80 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-07-21 | 2009-06-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.40 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 176g (0.39 lb) | 156g (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $399 | $250 |