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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WS80 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Pentax WS80
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Pentax WS80

 FX75 WS80 
AnnouncedJune 2010August 2009More modern by 10 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic FX75

 WS80 FX75 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Pentax WS80

 FX75 WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography details
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Street photography features
Pentax WS80 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography factors
Pentax WS80 Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
23
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
67
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
61
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
weather sealing
flash built-in
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
31
focusing manually
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging factors
Pentax WS80 Vlogging factors
31
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
25
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Pentax Optio WS80
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