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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WS80 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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS4
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
  • Revealed August 2009
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax WS80, both Waterproof cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was introduced 2 years after the WS80 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TS3 grades versus the WS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Pentax WS80

 TS3 WS80 
RevealedAugust 2011August 2009Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic TS3

 WS80 TS3 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Pentax WS80

 TS3 WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax WS80 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TS3 and the WS80.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and WS80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and WS80.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS3 to render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent TS3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography details
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
environment sealing
lighter than competition (125 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography information
Pentax WS80 Sports photography information
37
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (310 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
23
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
63
good battery life (310 shots)
environment proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than competition (125 grams)
environment sealing
built-in flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography highlights
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery life (310 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
31
manual focus
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
Vlogging with Pentax WS80
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Pentax Optio WS80
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2011-08-16 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 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 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum 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 detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 gr (0.43 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 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 310 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $380 $220