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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W80

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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 FZ28 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was released 5 months before the W80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the FZ28 scores against the W80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Pentax W80

 FZ28 W80 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic FZ28

 W80 FZ28 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax W80

 FZ28 W80 
ReleasedJanuary 2009June 2009Same generation
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 comes with exterior dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ28 versus the W80.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ28 and W80 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and W80.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax W80 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W80 Portrait photography highlights
35
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography details
Pentax W80 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
54
weather proofing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography highlights
Pentax W80 Sports photography highlights
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
Travel photography with Pentax W80
52
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ28
Landscape photography with Pentax W80
40
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
37
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging highlights
Pentax W80 Vlogging highlights
24
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Pentax Optio W80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-15 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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 - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417g (0.92 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 79 not tested
Other
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $599 $250