Panasonic ZS80 vs Pentax XG-1

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS80 versus Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was manufactured 3 years after the XG-1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS80 scores against the XG-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Pentax XG-1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 comes with external dimensions 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 XG-1 has specifications of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS80 versus the XG-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and XG-1 is 86 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and XG-1.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer ZS80 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.