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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ1000
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax WS80, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and WS80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ2500 was launched 7 years later than the WS80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FZ2500 matches up vs the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Pentax WS80

 FZ2500 WS80 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016August 2009Fresher by 87 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 WS80 FZ2500 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax WS80

 FZ2500 WS80 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ2500 comes with physical measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax WS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ2500 compared to the WS80.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ2500 and WS80 is 53 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ2500 and WS80.

As you can see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ2500 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The newer FZ2500 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Portrait photography info
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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has manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography details
Pentax WS80 Street photography details
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
59
environment proofing
lighter than competition (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography info
Pentax WS80 Sports photography info
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amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
includes tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography info
Pentax WS80 Travel photography info
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features focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (125g)
environment proofing
flash built-in
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has manual focus
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Vlogging information
Pentax WS80 Vlogging information
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really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 Pentax Optio WS80
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ2000 -
Class Large Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2016-09-19 2009-08-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 64
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 gr (2.02 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLC12 D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $998 $220