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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax W80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
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
  • Announced June 2009
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was manufactured 2 years later than the W80 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FX90 scores against the W80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Pentax W80

 FX90 W80 
AnnouncedAugust 2011June 2009Fresher by 27 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic FX90

 W80 FX90 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax W80

 FX90 W80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX90 has outside dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FX90 against the W80.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and W80.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent FX90 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX90
Street photography with Pentax W80
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography details
Pentax W80 Sports photography details
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
24
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
Travel photography with Pentax W80
60
offers focus via touch
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
64
environment sealing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography details
Pentax W80 Landscape photography details
36
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (200 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
37
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
Vlogging with Pentax W80
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Pentax Optio W80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-26 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.90 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" 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 life 200 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $227 $250