Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax W80

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Pentax Optio W80. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.