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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax P80

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax P80, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was announced 2 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TS20 grades versus the P80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax P80

 TS20 P80 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic TS20

 P80 TS20 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax P80

 TS20 P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS20 has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax P80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TS20 vs the P80.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS20 and P80.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TS20 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography info
Pentax P80 Portrait photography info
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography info
Pentax P80 Street photography info
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
Sports photography with Pentax P80
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average in class (142g)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
lighter than competition in class (125g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography features
Pentax P80 Landscape photography features
41
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging features
Pentax P80 Vlogging features
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Pentax Optio P80
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-31 2009-08-05
Body design 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $179 $200