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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
Pentax 645Z
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Superseded the Pentax 645D
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645Z Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645Z, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) come with different sensor measurements.

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The ZS80 was released 3 years after the 645Z which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS80 grades vs the 645Z in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Pentax 645Z

 ZS80 645Z 
IntroducedFebruary 2018April 2014More modern by 47 months
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic ZS80

 645Z ZS80 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax 645Z

 ZS80 645Z 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 provides exterior measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Pentax 645Z has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645Z in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS80 vs the 645Z.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and 645Z is 86 and 49 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and 645Z.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS80 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax 645Z will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer ZS80 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography info
Pentax 645Z Portrait photography info
54
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
88
has manual focus
megapixel count excellent (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
63
tilting screen
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
very good high ISO (204,800)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (1,550g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography info
Pentax 645Z Sports photography info
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
71
megapixel count excellent (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
has tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (650 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Travel photography camera
79
good battery life (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
weather proof
megapixel count excellent (51MP)
not so great battery pack (650 shots)
more heavy than competitors (1,550 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax 645Z Landscape photography highlights
62
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
megapixel count excellent (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (204,800)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (650 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging features
Pentax 645Z Vlogging features
73
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone socket
27
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (1,550g)
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax 645Z
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Pentax 645Z
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Pentax 645Z
Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Launched 2018-02-18 2014-04-15
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine PRIME III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 51 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 8256 x 6192
Maximum native ISO 3200 204800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 27
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 6
Crop factor 5.8 0.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.85x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
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 Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed sync, wireless sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max 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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 327g (0.72 pounds) 1550g (3.42 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 101
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 4505
Other
Battery life 380 shots 650 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots 1 Dual
Price at release $448 $5,024