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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W80

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced June 2009
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax W80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was revealed 13 months later than the W80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FZ35 scores versus the W80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax W80

 FZ35 W80 
IntroducedJuly 2010June 2009More recent by 13 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic FZ35

 W80 FZ35 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax W80

 FZ35 W80 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 provides external dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ35 and the W80.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and W80 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and W80.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos although you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern FZ35 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
Portrait photography with Pentax W80
41
focusing manually
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography information
Pentax W80 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
54
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
weather proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
weather proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging advice
Pentax W80 Vlogging advice
26
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Pentax Optio W80
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-06 2009-06-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine V -
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 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 not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $999 $250