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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2011
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
  • Announced August 2009
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was released 24 months after the WS80 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the LS5 matches up vs the WS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Pentax WS80

 LS5 WS80 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2009More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic LS5

 WS80 LS5 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax WS80

 LS5 WS80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LS5 features outer measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WS80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the LS5 against the WS80.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LS5 and WS80.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic LS5 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent LS5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
26
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Street photography features
Pentax WS80 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
Sports photography with Pentax WS80
32
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (160 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
23
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LS5
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
65
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (160 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
weather proof
flash built-in
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography info
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography info
36
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (160 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
focusing manually
weather proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LS5 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WS80 Vlogging highlights
32
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LS5 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 Pentax Optio WS80
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-21 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.8-4.7
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 160 photos -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $294 $220