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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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
  • Released August 2009
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax WS80, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was manufactured 2 years after the WS80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TS20 grades vs the WS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax WS80

 TS20 WS80 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 31 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic TS20

 WS80 TS20 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax WS80

 TS20 WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS20 has outer dimensions 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 WS80 has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS20 compared to the WS80.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and WS80.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to give extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern TS20 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography highlights
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
23
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography advice
Pentax WS80 Travel photography advice
70
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than others in class (125g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography information
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
31
you can focus manually
environment proofing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging information
Pentax WS80 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
25
lighter than others in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Pentax Optio WS80
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-31 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $179 $220