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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 FZ47 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FZ47 versus Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ47 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was manufactured 24 months after the WS80 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FZ47 scores vs the WS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Pentax WS80

 FZ47 WS80 
IntroducedJuly 2011August 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic FZ47

 WS80 FZ47 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax WS80

 FZ47 WS80 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ47 enjoys exterior dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ47 versus Pentax WS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ47 compared to the WS80.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ47 and WS80 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ47 and WS80.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FZ47 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern FZ47 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography information
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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you can focus manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (498 grams)
59
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (400 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
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great battery (400 per charge)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (498 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (125g)
weather proof
has built in flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography information
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WS80 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (498 grams)
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lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Pentax Optio WS80
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ48 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-21 2009-08-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.50 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 498g (1.10 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life 400 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $379 $220