Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax Q10

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax Q10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and Q10 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was manufactured 5 years later than the Q10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS80 grades vs the Q10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Pentax Q10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 has exterior measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Pentax Q10 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS80 compared to the Q10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and Q10 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and Q10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to produce more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.