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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax KP

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS70
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Launched January 2017
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax KP Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax KP, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the KP (24MP) is relatively similar but the ZS80 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) provide different sensor sizing.

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The ZS80 was manufactured 13 months later than the KP which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the ZS80 matches up versus the KP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Pentax KP

 ZS80 KP 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2017Fresher by 13 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Panasonic ZS80

 KP ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax KP

 ZS80 KP 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 has got outside 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 KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS80 and the KP.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and KP is 86 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and KP.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS80 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax KP will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent ZS80 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
Portrait photography with Pentax KP
54
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Street photography information
Pentax KP Street photography information
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
above average ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS80
Sports photography with Pentax KP
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
quiet shutter (1/24,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery life (390 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
Travel photography with Pentax KP
79
great battery life (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
61
weather proofing
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
low battery life (390 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax KP Landscape photography highlights
62
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (819,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
low battery life (390 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging highlights
Pentax KP Vlogging highlights
73
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone jack
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax KP
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Pentax KP
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Pentax KP
Alternate name Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2018-02-18 2017-01-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine PRIME IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 819200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/24000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 327 gr (0.72 pounds) 703 gr (1.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 390 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Retail price $448 $747