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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 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
Pentax K-S2
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Pentax K-S2

 FZ80 K-S2 
IntroducedJanuary 2017February 2015More recent by 24 months
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Panasonic FZ80

 K-S2 FZ80 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax K-S2

 FZ80 K-S2 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-S2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Portrait photography camera
58
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
78
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-S2 Street photography highlights
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (616g)
72
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (678 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography features
Pentax K-S2 Sports photography features
57
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
70
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (5.4 frames per second)
low battery power (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography info
Pentax K-S2 Travel photography info
59
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than others (616 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
weather proof
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery power (410 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (678 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ80
Landscape photography with Pentax K-S2
57
focusing manually
quite wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
low battery power (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-S2 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (20mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others (616 grams)
71
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
heavier than competition in class (678 grams)
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax K-S2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Pentax K-S2
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