Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax X70

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and X70 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was introduced 9 years later than the X70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS80 grades vs the X70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Pentax X70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS80 has got physical dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax X70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS80 and the X70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and X70 is 86 and 71 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and X70.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to provide greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.