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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax P80

Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Released August 2009
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax P80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ40 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was announced 12 months after the P80 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the FZ40 grades versus the P80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Pentax P80

 FZ40 P80 
ReleasedJuly 2010August 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic FZ40

 P80 FZ40 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax P80

 FZ40 P80 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ40 offers physical dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax P80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ40 against the P80.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ40 and P80 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ40 and P80.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FZ40 to render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger FZ40 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Street photography information
Pentax P80 Street photography information
51
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (494 grams)
55
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ40
Sports photography with Pentax P80
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ40
Travel photography with Pentax P80
54
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (494g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition in class (125g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ40
Landscape photography with Pentax P80
51
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
32
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Vlogging advice
Pentax P80 Vlogging advice
23
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (494g)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Pentax Optio P80
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ45 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-21 2009-08-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II 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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 494g (1.09 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - 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/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $420 $200