Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax W80
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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Newer Model is Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched June 2009
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax W80 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax W80, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and W80 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe LX100 was unveiled 5 years after the W80 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the LX100 scores versus the W80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax W80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Pentax Optio W80. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Pentax W80
LX100 | W80 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | June 2009 | Newer by 64 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic LX100
W80 | LX100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax W80
LX100 | W80 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 features outside measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax W80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the LX100 against the W80.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and W80 is 83 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and W80.
All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic LX100 will give you more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern LX100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Pentax Optio W80 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-09-15 | 2009-06-25 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4112 x 3088 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
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 | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,764k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 393g (0.87 pounds) | 156g (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 67 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 553 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $800 | $250 |