Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax W90

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic ZS80 versus Pentax W90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was manufactured 8 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ZS80 grades against the W90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 features exterior dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS80 versus Pentax W90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS80 versus the W90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and W90 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and W90.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS80 to provide more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer ZS80 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.