Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax W80

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax W80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was brought out 6 years after the W80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FZ300 grades vs the W80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Pentax Optio W80. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ300 provides outer measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax W80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ300 and the W80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and W80 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ300 and W80.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images however you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern FZ300 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.