Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax W80
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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94 Imaging
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
- Announced February 2018
- Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Released June 2009
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Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax W80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and W80 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS80 was released 8 years later than the W80 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS80 scores vs the W80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Pentax Optio W80. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Pentax W80
| ZS80 | W80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2018 |  | June 2009 | More recent by 106 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic ZS80
| W80 | ZS80 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax W80
| ZS80 | W80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 features outside 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 W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the ZS80 compared to the W80.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and W80 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and W80.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Pentax Optio W80 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DC-TZ95 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2018-02-18 | 2009-06-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,330 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 327g (0.72 pounds) | 156g (0.34 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | D-LI78 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $448 | $250 |