Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs
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- 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- Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
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- 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- Superseded the Pentax 645D
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645Z Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Pentax 645Z. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Pentax 645Z Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Pentax 645Z
ZS80 | 645Z | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | April 2014 | More modern by 47 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic ZS80
645Z | ZS80 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax 645Z
ZS80 | 645Z | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and 645Z is 86 and 49 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Pentax 645Z | |
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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 |