Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WS80
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
(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
- Announced August 2009
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Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WS80, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TS25 was manufactured 3 years after the WS80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TS25 scores against the WS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax WS80
| TS25 | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | August 2009 | More modern by 42 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic TS25
| WS80 | TS25 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax WS80
| TS25 | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS25 has physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has dimensions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TS25 and the WS80.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS25 and WS80.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS25 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger TS25 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FT25 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2009-08-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 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 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.8-4.7 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 144g (0.32 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $180 | $220 |