Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-r

Lets look closer at the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax K-r, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and K-r (12MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS80 was released 7 years after the K-r which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ZS80 scores against the K-r when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 provides exterior dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax K-r in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS80 compared to the K-r.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and K-r is 86 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and K-r.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS80 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic ZS80 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger ZS80 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.