Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax KP

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Pentax KP. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

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).

Check the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax KP in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.