• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 110.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax P80 advantages over Panasonic F5

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.6 vs f/3.2
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    0.9 fps vs 0.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Panasonic F5 advantages over Pentax P80

  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 110 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 250 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    14.1 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/1600 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax P70

Pentax P80
Pentax P70
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster shutter

Compare Pentax P80 vs Pentax P70

Panasonic F5
Pentax P70
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More pixels
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic F5 vs Pentax P70

Compared to Olympus FE-4000

Pentax P80
Olympus FE-4000
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Manual focus
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster shutter

Compare Pentax P80 vs Olympus FE-4000

Panasonic F5
Olympus FE-4000
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic F5 vs Olympus FE-4000

Compared to Sony DSC-W330

Pentax P80
Sony DSC-W330
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Longer exposure
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compare Pentax P80 vs Sony DSC-W330

Panasonic F5
Sony DSC-W330
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $117
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic F5 vs Sony DSC-W330

Compared to Sony W620

Pentax P80
Sony W620
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $143
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Pentax P80 vs Sony W620

Panasonic F5
Sony W620
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $143
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic F5 vs Sony W620

Compared to Sony W710

Pentax P80
Sony W710
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Pentax P80 vs Sony W710

Panasonic F5
Sony W710
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic F5 vs Sony W710

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