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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Released November 2013
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
  • Announced August 2009
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic LF1 versus Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly close but the LF1 (1/1.7") and WS80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LF1 was revealed 4 years after the WS80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the LF1 matches up versus the WS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Pentax WS80

 LF1 WS80 
AnnouncedNovember 2013August 2009More modern by 53 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic LF1

 WS80 LF1 

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Pentax WS80

 LF1 WS80 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LF1 has got external dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the LF1 against the WS80.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LF1 and WS80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LF1 and WS80.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LF1 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic LF1 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern LF1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LF1
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
42
has manual focus
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LF1
Street photography with Pentax WS80
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
59
weather proof
lighter than others (125g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Sports photography info
Pentax WS80 Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
23
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography information
Pentax WS80 Travel photography information
64
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
lighter than others (125 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LF1
Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
54
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse recording
31
manual focus
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
36
quite wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
25
lighter than others (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Pentax Optio WS80
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2013-11-26 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 192g (0.42 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 211 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $500 $220