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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Revealed December 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX7
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
  • Launched August 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic LX5 and Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LX5 (10MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the LX5 (1/1.63") and WS80 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The LX5 was unveiled 2 years after the WS80 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the LX5 matches up against the WS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Pentax WS80

 LX5 WS80 
LaunchedDecember 2011August 2009More modern by 29 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic LX5

 WS80 LX5 

Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Pentax WS80

 LX5 WS80 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX5 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the LX5 vs the WS80.

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and WS80 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LX5 and WS80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The LX5 offers the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The more recent LX5 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Street photography information
Pentax WS80 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (271g)
59
weather sealing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX5
Sports photography with Pentax WS80
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect AF
23
weather sealing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Travel photography details
Pentax WS80 Travel photography details
59
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (271 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
61
lighter than competition (125g)
weather sealing
flash built-in
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography highlights
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
has manual focus
weather sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WS80 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (271g)
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic LX5 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX5 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Pentax Optio WS80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-12-15 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.63" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.07 x 5.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 44.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
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 24-90mm (3.8x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-3.3 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite 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 271 grams (0.60 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 132 not tested
Other
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $294 $220