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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS70
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Released December 2009
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS80 versus Pentax K-x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and K-x (12MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The ZS80 was manufactured 8 years after the K-x which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ZS80 scores vs the K-x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Pentax K-x

 ZS80 K-x 
ReleasedFebruary 2018December 2009More modern by 100 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Panasonic ZS80

 K-x ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax K-x

 ZS80 K-x 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 has got external dimensions 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-x has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS80 versus Pentax K-x in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS80 against the K-x.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and K-x is 86 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and K-x.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS80 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic ZS80 will provide more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer ZS80 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
Portrait photography with Pentax K-x
54
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
63
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-x Street photography highlights
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Sports photography camera
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (380 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,900 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
Travel photography with Pentax K-x
79
good battery (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
better than average battery life (1,900 per charge)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Landscape photography camera
62
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
61
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (1,900 shots)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
Vlogging with Pentax K-x
73
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone support
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax K-x
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Pentax K-x
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Pentax K-x
Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2018-02-18 2009-12-23
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 16.00 m
Flash modes 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, Rear curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 327 gr (0.72 lb) 580 gr (1.28 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 811
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 1900 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $448 $600