Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2018
- Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Released February 2012
Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and WG-2 GPS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe ZS80 was manufactured 6 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS80 grades versus the WG-2 GPS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
ZS80 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Released | February 2018 | February 2012 | Fresher by 74 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Panasonic ZS80
WG-2 GPS | ZS80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax WG-2 GPS
ZS80 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 offers physical 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) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS80 against the WG-2 GPS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and WG-2 GPS is 86 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and WG-2 GPS.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern ZS80 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-2 GPS Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS |
Also referred to as | Lumix DC-TZ95 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2018-02-18 | 2012-02-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) | 5.40 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 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 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 327 grams (0.72 lbs) | 198 grams (0.44 lbs) |
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 All around 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 pictures | 260 pictures |
Style of battery | 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 card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $448 | $300 |