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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645D

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS70
Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
  • Released March 2010
  • New Model is Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645D Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Pentax 645D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and 645D (40MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) feature different sensor size.

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The ZS80 was brought out 8 years after the 645D which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS80 matches up against the 645D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Pentax 645D

 ZS80 645D 
ReleasedFebruary 2018March 2010Newer by 97 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic ZS80

 645D ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax 645D

 ZS80 645D 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 provides outside dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Pentax 645D has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") having a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS80 versus Pentax 645D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS80 versus the 645D.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and 645D is 86 and 50 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and 645D.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS80 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax 645D will render extra detail having its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer ZS80 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Portrait photography camera
54
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
77
focusing manually
resolution is excellent (40MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Street photography factors
Pentax 645D Street photography factors
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
58
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography factors
Pentax 645D Sports photography factors
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
63
resolution is excellent (40MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (800 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography features
Pentax 645D Travel photography features
79
great battery power (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
55
weather sealing
resolution is excellent (40 megapixels)
terrible battery life (800 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography advice
Pentax 645D Landscape photography advice
62
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is excellent (40 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (800 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
Vlogging with Pentax 645D
73
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic jack
9
no video recording
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax 645D
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Pentax 645D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Pentax 645D
Also called as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Revealed 2018-02-18 2010-03-10
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Prime II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 40MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 7264 x 5440
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 6
Crop factor 5.8 0.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.85x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 327 grams (0.72 lbs) 1480 grams (3.26 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1262
Other
Battery life 380 images 800 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 Dual
Price at release $448 $4,000