Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax WS80

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FX700 versus Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was introduced 12 months later than the WS80 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the FX700 scores versus the WS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FX700 and the WS80.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and WS80.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FX700 to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher FX700 should have a benefit in sensor tech.