Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax WS80
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Replacement is Panasonic FZ200
(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
- Released August 2009
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Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe FZ100 was announced 12 months after the WS80 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FZ100 scores versus the WS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 & Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Pentax WS80
| FZ100 | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2010 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 12 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic FZ100
| WS80 | FZ100 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Pentax WS80
| FZ100 | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ100 comes with exterior measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ100 vs the WS80.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and WS80 is 67 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ100 and WS80.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ100 to offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger FZ100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 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 | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.8-4.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.50 m | 3.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 540 grams (1.19 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $500 | $220 |
