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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax W80

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed June 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax W80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX75 was manufactured 12 months later than the W80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FX75 scores against the W80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax W80

 FX75 W80 
RevealedJune 2010June 2009More recent by 12 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic FX75

 W80 FX75 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax W80

 FX75 W80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX75 has got external dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FX75 and the W80.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FX75 and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and W80.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FX75 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern FX75 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
Portrait photography with Pentax W80
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography features
Pentax W80 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography factors
Pentax W80 Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Travel photography advice
Pentax W80 Travel photography advice
67
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
64
weather proofing
built-in flash
really 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 FX75
Landscape photography with Pentax W80
37
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging info
Pentax W80 Vlogging info
31
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 Pentax Optio W80
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FX70 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-06-01 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
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
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.40 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.36 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $139 $250