Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-01
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2018
- Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS70
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Introduced May 2012
Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-01, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS80 was brought out 5 years later than the K-01 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS80 grades against the K-01 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Pentax K-01
ZS80 | K-01 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | May 2012 | More recent by 70 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Panasonic ZS80
K-01 | ZS80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax K-01
ZS80 | K-01 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 enjoys external dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-01 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the ZS80 versus the K-01.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and K-01 is 86 and 76 respectively.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and K-01.
All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS80 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS80 will show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger ZS80 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Pentax K-01 |
Also called as | Lumix DC-TZ95 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2018-02-18 | 2012-05-30 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
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-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 327 gr (0.72 pounds) | 561 gr (1.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1135 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | 540 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $448 | $899 |