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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W80

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released July 2012
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced June 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was announced 3 years later than the W80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SZ5 scores versus the W80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Pentax W80

 SZ5 W80 
AnnouncedJuly 2012June 2009Fresher by 38 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic SZ5

 W80 SZ5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax W80

 SZ5 W80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ5 has got physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax W80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ5 versus the W80.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ5 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ5 and W80.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ5 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger SZ5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography factors
Pentax W80 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography features
Pentax W80 Travel photography features
70
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
weather sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
weather sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ5
Vlogging with Pentax W80
32
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ5 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Pentax Optio W80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-07-18 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 156 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $195 $250