Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WS80

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.