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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was brought out 12 months after the WS80 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FZ35 scores against the WS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax WS80

 FZ35 WS80 
IntroducedJuly 2010August 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic FZ35

 WS80 FZ35 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax WS80

 FZ35 WS80 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 provides outer dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ35 compared to the WS80.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and WS80 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and WS80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ35 to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer FZ35 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
Street photography with Pentax WS80
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
59
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
23
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
52
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition in class (125g)
environment sealing
has built in flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography advice
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
31
has manual focus
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging features
Pentax WS80 Vlogging features
26
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Pentax Optio WS80
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-07-06 2009-08-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 397g (0.88 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-LI68
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 1 1
Launch price $999 $220