Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax P80

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax P80, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was released 2 years later than the P80 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TS4 matches up against the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Pentax Optio P80. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS4 comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TS4 versus the P80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and P80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS4 and P80.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger TS4 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.