Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax Q7

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax Q7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizing.

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The ZS80 was brought out 4 years later than the Q7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ZS80 matches up against the Q7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Pentax Q7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 has outside measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS80 and the Q7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and Q7 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and Q7.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS80 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic ZS80 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.