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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax E85

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS70
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched September 2009
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Pentax E85, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ZS80 was unveiled 8 years after the E85 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS80 scores vs the E85 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Pentax E85

 ZS80 E85 
LaunchedFebruary 2018September 2009More modern by 103 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Panasonic ZS80

 E85 ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax E85

 ZS80 E85 

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 enjoys outer measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has sizing of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS80 versus Pentax E85 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS80 compared to the E85.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and E85 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and E85.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to offer you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern ZS80 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
Portrait photography with Pentax E85
54
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Street photography information
Pentax E85 Street photography information
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
small sensor (1/2.3")
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS80
Sports photography with Pentax E85
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography info
Pentax E85 Travel photography info
79
good battery pack (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
Landscape photography with Pentax E85
62
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging advice
Pentax E85 Vlogging advice
73
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic support
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax E85
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Pentax Optio E85
Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-02-18 2009-09-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 327 grams (0.72 lb) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI95
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $448 $0