Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W80

Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax W80, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was manufactured 2 years later than the W80 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TS20 grades against the W80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Pentax Optio W80. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS20 provides outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TS20 against the W80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS20 and W80.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS20 to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger TS20 should have a benefit in sensor technology.