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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-01 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
  • Announced February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS70
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Pentax K-01

 ZS80 K-01 
IntroducedFebruary 2018May 2012More recent by 70 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper 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 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax K-01

 ZS80 K-01 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Portrait photography camera
54
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Street photography advice
Pentax K-01 Street photography advice
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
heavier than competition (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography information
Pentax K-01 Sports photography information
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-01 Travel photography advice
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good battery life (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
great battery pack (540 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than competition (561g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography details
62
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (540 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
Vlogging with Pentax K-01
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone jack
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (561 grams)
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax K-01
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Pentax K-01
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