Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-S2
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
- Launched January 2017
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-S1
Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ80 versus Pentax K-S2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the FZ80 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FZ80 was brought out 24 months later than the K-S2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FZ80 scores vs the K-S2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Pentax K-S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Pentax K-S2
FZ80 | K-S2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | February 2015 | More recent by 24 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic FZ80
K-S2 | FZ80 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax K-S2
FZ80 | K-S2 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ80 offers physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has sizing of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ80 versus Pentax K-S2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ80 versus the K-S2.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and K-S2 is 63 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ80 and K-S2.
Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ80 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-S2 will give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent FZ80 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Pentax K-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Pentax K-S2 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FZ82 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2017-01-04 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 5.4 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 616 gr (1.36 lbs) | 678 gr (1.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 410 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $399 | $581 |