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Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax P80

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ200
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax P80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was revealed 12 months later than the P80 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ100 scores against the P80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Pentax P80

 FZ100 P80 
IntroducedJuly 2010August 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic FZ100

 P80 FZ100 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Pentax P80

 FZ100 P80 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ100 features outer dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax P80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ100 and the P80.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and P80 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ100 and P80.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ100 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger FZ100 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography info
Pentax P80 Portrait photography info
54
focusing manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (540 grams)
55
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ100
Sports photography with Pentax P80
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography details
Pentax P80 Travel photography details
59
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (540g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ100
Landscape photography with Pentax P80
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
32
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
Vlogging with Pentax P80
64
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (540g)
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Pentax Optio P80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2009-08-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $500 $200