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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS

Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
41

Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and WG-3 GPS (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was launched 4 years after the WG-3 GPS which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ZS80 matches up versus the WG-3 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

		

		

			
 ZS80 WG-3 GPS 
IntroducedFebruary 2018July 2013More modern by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Panasonic ZS80

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax WG-3 GPS

		

		

			
 ZS80 WG-3 GPS 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 provides outer measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-3 GPS has measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS80 compared to the WG-3 GPS.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and WG-3 GPS is 86 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and WG-3 GPS.
Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer ZS80 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
	
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax WG-3 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography advice
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 has face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
41
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (16MP)
 has face detect focusing
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography details
75
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 provides focus via touch
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
59
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (238g)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography details
61
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (380 shots)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
45
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 environment proofing
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography details
Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography details
79
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 connects via bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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 environment proofing
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
 heavier than competition in class (238g)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-3 GPS Landscape photography advice
62
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
54
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 terrible battery pack (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging features
Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging features
73
 decently wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 lack of external microphone port
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (238 grams)
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Pentax WG-3 GPS
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Pentax WG-3 GPS
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Pentax WG-3 GPS
Other name Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2018-02-18 2013-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash modes 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    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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)
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 327g (0.72 lbs) 238g (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 240 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $448 $350