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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax P80

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS2
  • New Model is Panasonic TS4
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
  • Launched August 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax P80 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic TS3 versus Pentax P80, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was manufactured 2 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TS3 grades versus the P80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Pentax P80

 TS3 P80 
LaunchedAugust 2011August 2009Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic TS3

 P80 TS3 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax P80

 TS3 P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS3 has got external measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TS3 against the P80.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and P80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and P80.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The newer TS3 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography information
Pentax P80 Portrait photography information
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manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography information
Pentax P80 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography features
Pentax P80 Sports photography features
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (310 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
Travel photography with Pentax P80
63
good battery power (310 CIPA)
weather sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than average in class (125g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography details
Pentax P80 Landscape photography details
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
good battery power (310 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
Vlogging with Pentax P80
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Pentax Optio P80
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-16 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 310 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $380 $200