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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Released February 2018
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS70
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-30
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax K-50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS80 was introduced 4 years later than the K-50 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS80 matches up vs the K-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Pentax K-50

 ZS80 K-50 
LaunchedFebruary 2018November 2013More recent by 52 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic ZS80

 K-50 ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax K-50

 ZS80 K-50 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax K-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS80 compared to the K-50.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and K-50 is 86 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and K-50.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS80 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic ZS80 will deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern ZS80 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
Portrait photography with Pentax K-50
54
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Street photography info
Pentax K-50 Street photography info
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,600)
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography features
Pentax K-50 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
low battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-50 Travel photography advice
79
great battery power (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
low battery life (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Landscape photography camera
62
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
low battery life (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging info
Pentax K-50 Vlogging info
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone socket
28
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax K-50
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Pentax K-50
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Pentax K-50
Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2018-02-18 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine PRIME M
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 51600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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 Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 327g (0.72 lbs) 650g (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1120
Other
Battery life 380 shots 410 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $448 $610