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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax S1

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and S1 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was brought out 7 years later than the S1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ZS80 matches up vs the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Pentax S1

 ZS80 S1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018March 2011Fresher by 85 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 S1 over the Panasonic ZS80

 S1 ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax S1

 ZS80 S1 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 enjoys exterior measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS80 vs the S1.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and S1 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and S1.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to provide you with more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ZS80 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography information
Pentax S1 Portrait photography information
54
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
35
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Street photography details
Pentax S1 Street photography details
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
sensor is small (1/2.3")
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Sports photography camera
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery (380 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography details
Pentax S1 Travel photography details
79
good battery (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
62
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging features
Pentax S1 Vlogging features
73
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no mic support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax S1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Pentax Optio S1
Also called as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-02-18 2011-03-02
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash settings 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, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 327 gr (0.72 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $448 $174