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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax P80

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced April 2012
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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax P80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ150 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was revealed 2 years later than the P80 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FZ150 scores versus the P80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax P80

 FZ150 P80 
RevealedApril 2012August 2009Fresher by 33 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 FZ150

 P80 FZ150 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax P80

 FZ150 P80 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ150 has got outside measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax P80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ150 vs the P80.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ150 and P80 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and P80.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher FZ150 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography info
Pentax P80 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ150
Street photography with Pentax P80
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screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
55
lighter than competitors (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (410 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
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great battery life (410 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors (125 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (410 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging features
Pentax P80 Vlogging features
62
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
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rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Pentax Optio P80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-04-11 2009-08-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 528 gr (1.16 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 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $499 $200