Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WS80
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Announced August 2009
Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FX75 versus Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FX75 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FX75 was introduced 10 months after the WS80 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FX75 matches up against the WS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax WS80
FX75 | WS80 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | August 2009 | More modern by 10 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic FX75
WS80 | FX75 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax WS80
FX75 | WS80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX75 features external dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FX75 versus Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FX75 versus the WS80.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and WS80.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX75 to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger FX75 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FX70 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-06-01 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD II | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.40 m | 3.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 lb) | 125g (0.28 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $139 | $220 |