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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-3 II

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Pentax K-3 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS70
Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-3
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-3 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the K-3 II (24MP) is fairly comparable but the ZS80 (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS80 was revealed 2 years later than the K-3 II and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the ZS80 matches up versus the K-3 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Pentax K-3 II

 ZS80 K-3 II 
IntroducedFebruary 2018April 2015More recent by 35 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Panasonic ZS80

 K-3 II ZS80 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax K-3 II

 ZS80 K-3 II 
Focus manually More precise focus

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 offers physical measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 II has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-3 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS80 compared to the K-3 II.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-3 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and K-3 II is 86 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-3 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and K-3 II.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS80 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-3 II will produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer ZS80 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-3 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-3 II Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Street photography camera
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (380 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (720 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
Travel photography with Pentax K-3 II
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good battery pack (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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environment proof
good MP (24MP)
low battery pack (720 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-3 II Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
low battery pack (720 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic support
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built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax K-3 II
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Pentax K-3 II
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Pentax K-3 II
Also called as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2018-02-18 2015-04-23
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Prime III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 8.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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 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 (available with dedicated external flash)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 327 gr (0.72 pounds) 800 gr (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1106
Other
Battery life 380 photos 720 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 Two
Retail cost $448 $829