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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax W80

Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released June 2009
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax W80, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and W80 (12MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and W80 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FZ2500 was revealed 7 years after the W80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FZ2500 grades vs the W80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Pentax W80

 FZ2500 W80 
ReleasedSeptember 2016June 2009More modern by 89 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 W80 FZ2500 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax W80

 FZ2500 W80 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ2500 offers external dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax W80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ2500 versus the W80.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and W80 is 53 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ2500 and W80.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ2500 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will produce more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern FZ2500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography factors
Pentax W80 Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ2500
Street photography with Pentax W80
70
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
54
environment proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ2500
Sports photography with Pentax W80
69
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
24
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography info
Pentax W80 Travel photography info
66
offers focus via touch
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
65
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
37
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ2500
Vlogging with Pentax W80
66
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Pentax Optio W80
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ2000 -
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-09-19 2009-06-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 915 grams (2.02 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 538 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLC12 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $998 $250