Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax P80

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax P80, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and P80 (12MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and P80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was released 9 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ1000 II matches up against the P80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Pentax Optio P80. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has got external dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax P80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ1000 II versus the P80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and P80 is 55 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and P80.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will render extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 II provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.