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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax W80

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(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
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced June 2009
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax W80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax W80, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was introduced 3 years later than the W80 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TS25 scores against the W80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax W80

 TS25 W80 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2009More recent by 44 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic TS25

 W80 TS25 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax W80

 TS25 W80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS25 offers outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS25 versus the W80.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS25 and W80.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS25 to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer TS25 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
Portrait photography with Pentax W80
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography information
Pentax W80 Street photography information
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (144g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
environment proof
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography advice
Pentax W80 Sports photography advice
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W80 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than average in class (144g)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
environment proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography information
Pentax W80 Landscape photography information
42
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
37
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
environment proof
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging factors
Pentax W80 Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Pentax Optio W80
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 gr (0.32 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 life 250 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $250