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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax W80

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
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
  • Announced June 2009
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax W80, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was manufactured 4 years later than the W80 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TS5 grades vs the W80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Pentax W80

 TS5 W80 
AnnouncedJuly 2013June 2009Fresher by 50 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic TS5

 W80 TS5 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax W80

 TS5 W80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TS5 against the W80.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and W80 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and W80.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS5 to give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TS5 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS5
Street photography with Pentax W80
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
weather proofing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography details
Pentax W80 Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography advice
Pentax W80 Travel photography advice
72
good battery pack (370 per charge)
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
weather proofing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography advice
Pentax W80 Landscape photography advice
52
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
good battery pack (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging info
Pentax W80 Vlogging info
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Pentax Optio W80
Also called Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-07-12 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 lbs) 156g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 370 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BCM13 D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $350 $250