Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-S1

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax K-S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the ZS80 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The ZS80 was introduced 3 years later than the K-S1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ZS80 grades vs the K-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Pentax K-S1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS80 offers outside measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S1 has proportions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax K-S1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS80 versus the K-S1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and K-S1 is 86 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and K-S1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The ZS80 has the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field harder. The more modern ZS80 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.