Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax WS80

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was unveiled 2 years after the WS80 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FZ200 scores vs the WS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ200 enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ200 versus the WS80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and WS80 is 65 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and WS80.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FZ200 to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern FZ200 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.