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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS70
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was released 6 years after the WG-2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZS80 scores versus the WG-2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Pentax WG-2

 ZS80 WG-2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2012More modern by 74 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Panasonic ZS80

 WG-2 ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax WG-2

 ZS80 WG-2 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS80 enjoys exterior measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS80 against the WG-2.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and WG-2 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and WG-2.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent ZS80 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography factors
54
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
small sensor (1/2.3")
54
environment proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS80
Sports photography with Pentax WG-2
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography features
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography features
79
great battery power (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
70
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Landscape photography camera
62
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
47
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
Vlogging with Pentax WG-2
73
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no external mic support
30
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax WG-2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Pentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Pentax Optio WG-2
Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2018-02-18 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
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 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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 display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Widescreen 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 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 5.40 m
Flash modes 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
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $448 $350