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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax P80

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FX75 was announced 10 months later than the P80 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the FX75 grades vs the P80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax P80

 FX75 P80 
AnnouncedJune 2010August 2009More recent by 10 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic FX75

 P80 FX75 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax P80

 FX75 P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX75 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax P80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FX75 and the P80.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and P80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX75 and P80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX75 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer FX75 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography details
Pentax P80 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
Travel photography with Pentax P80
67
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
62
lighter than competition (125 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
Vlogging with Pentax P80
31
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Pentax Optio P80
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-01 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.40 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $139 $200