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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax P80

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(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
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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
  • Announced August 2009
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic TS25 versus Pentax P80, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was brought out 3 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TS25 matches up versus the P80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax P80

 TS25 P80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 42 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic TS25

 P80 TS25 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax P80

 TS25 P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS25 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS25 versus Pentax P80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TS25 and the P80.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and P80.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer TS25 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
Portrait photography with Pentax P80
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography info
Pentax P80 Street photography info
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (144g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than average (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography highlights
Pentax P80 Sports photography highlights
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition (144g)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
lighter than average (125g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
Landscape photography with Pentax P80
42
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
32
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P80 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than average (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Pentax Optio P80
Also called Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing 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 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 250 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 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 1 1
Retail price $180 $200