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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax W80

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Updated by Panasonic TS4
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
  • Released June 2009
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic TS3 versus Pentax W80, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was announced 2 years later than the W80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TS3 matches up against the W80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Pentax W80

 TS3 W80 
ReleasedAugust 2011June 2009Fresher by 27 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic TS3

 W80 TS3 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax W80

 TS3 W80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS3 versus Pentax W80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TS3 against the W80.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and W80 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and W80.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos but you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger TS3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
Portrait photography with Pentax W80
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
Pentax W80 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography information
Pentax W80 Sports photography information
37
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery life (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
Travel photography with Pentax W80
63
good battery life (310 shots)
weather sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
environment sealing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography info
Pentax W80 Landscape photography info
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
good battery life (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
37
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging highlights
Pentax W80 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Pentax Optio W80
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-08-16 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $380 $250