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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WS80 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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
  • Announced August 2009
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax WS80

 TS25 WS80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009More 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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and WS80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography details
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography details
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography info
Pentax WS80 Street photography info
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (144g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Sports photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
23
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than competitors (125g)
environment sealing
built-in flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography details
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography details
42
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
31
manual focus
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
Vlogging with Pentax WS80
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (144 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
25
lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Pentax 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