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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax W80

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
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
  • Launched June 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax W80 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic TS2 versus Pentax W80, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was released 8 months later than the W80 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the TS2 grades versus the W80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Pentax W80

 TS2 W80 
LaunchedJanuary 2010June 2009Fresher by 8 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic TS2

 W80 TS2 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax W80

 TS2 W80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS2 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TS2 vs the W80.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS2 and W80 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and W80.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS2 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher TS2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography advice
Pentax W80 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
weather proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
Travel photography with Pentax W80
67
weather sealing
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
weather proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
Landscape photography with Pentax W80
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
37
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
Vlogging with Pentax W80
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
25
rather wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Pentax Optio W80
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-26 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - D-LI78
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 Single Single
Cost at release $350 $250