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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Replaced the Pentax K-1
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-1 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The ZS80 was announced around the same time to the K-1 II and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ZS80 grades vs the K-1 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Pentax K-1 II

 ZS80 K-1 II 
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic ZS80

 K-1 II ZS80 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax K-1 II

 ZS80 K-1 II 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2018Same age
Manually focus Very exact focus

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 has exterior measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-1 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS80 vs the K-1 II.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and K-1 II is 86 and 55 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and K-1 II.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS80 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-1 II will show extra detail with its extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
Portrait photography with Pentax K-1 II
54
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
86
you can focus manually
great megapixels (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
Street photography with Pentax K-1 II
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
70
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great ISO range (819,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography info
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography info
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
77
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.4 fps)
bad battery life (670 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography information
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography information
79
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
53
environment proof
great megapixels (36 megapixels)
bad battery life (670 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (1,010g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
62
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (819,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
bad battery life (670 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging advice
73
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic port
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,010g)
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax K-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Also called Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2018-02-18 2018-02-22
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine PRIME IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 3200 819200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200s
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, 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
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 327 grams (0.72 pounds) 1010 grams (2.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 670 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Single Two
Retail pricing $448 $1,737