Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WS80
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WS80 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Launched August 2009
Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WS80 Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS80 was revealed 8 years after the WS80 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ZS80 matches up versus the WS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Pentax WS80
ZS80 | WS80 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | August 2009 | More modern by 104 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic ZS80
WS80 | ZS80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax WS80
ZS80 | WS80 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus |
Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 comes with outer dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax WS80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS80 against the WS80.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and WS80 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and WS80.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to offer you more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent ZS80 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Pentax Optio WS80 |
Also called | Lumix DC-TZ95 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2018-02-18 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Prime |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.8-4.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.40 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 327g (0.72 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $448 | $220 |