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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS100
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
  • Launched August 2009
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic ZS200 versus Pentax WS80, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and WS80 (10MP) and the ZS200 (1") and WS80 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS200 was announced 8 years later than the WS80 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax WS80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS200 grades against the WS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Pentax WS80

 ZS200 WS80 
LaunchedFebruary 2018August 2009Fresher by 104 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kClearer display (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic ZS200

 WS80 ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax WS80

 ZS200 WS80 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 has exterior measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS200 versus Pentax WS80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS200 and the WS80.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and WS80 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and WS80.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS200 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will produce extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent ZS200 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography highlights
65
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
26
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Street photography camera
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
59
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography features
Pentax WS80 Sports photography features
70
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
23
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography factors
Pentax WS80 Travel photography factors
76
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS200
Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
70
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (370 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
31
manual focus
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging details
Pentax WS80 Vlogging details
35
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Pentax Optio WS80
Otherwise known as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2018-02-13 2009-08-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 64
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340g (0.75 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 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 370 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $800 $220