Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax WS80

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ300 versus Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was introduced 6 years later than the WS80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FZ300 scores versus the WS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Pentax Optio WS80. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ300 enjoys exterior measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ300 and the WS80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and WS80 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ300 and WS80.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ300 to resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher FZ300 provides a benefit in sensor technology.