Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax WS80

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FX78 versus Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was revealed 18 months after the WS80 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FX78 matches up against the WS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX78 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX78 versus Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the FX78 vs the WS80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and WS80.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX78 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FX78 will have an advantage in sensor technology.