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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W80

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(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
Pentax W80
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Pentax W80

 FX700 W80 
ReleasedJuly 2010June 2009Newer by 14 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic FX700

 W80 FX700 

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax W80

 FX700 W80 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

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

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography information
Pentax W80 Portrait photography information
38
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography info
Pentax W80 Sports photography info
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography info
Pentax W80 Travel photography info
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
Landscape photography with Pentax W80
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
37
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX700
Vlogging with Pentax W80
33
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Pentax Optio W80
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