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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
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Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Released March 2011
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-r Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax K-r, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and K-r (12MP) and the FZ80 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ80 was introduced 5 years after the K-r which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FZ80 matches up versus the K-r in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Pentax K-r

 FZ80 K-r 
ReleasedJanuary 2017March 2011Newer by 71 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic FZ80

 K-r FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax K-r

 FZ80 K-r 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ80 has external dimensions 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-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ80 vs the K-r.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and K-r is 63 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ80 and K-r.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ80 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ80 will give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher FZ80 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-r Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
63
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography information
Pentax K-r Street photography information
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (616g)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-r Sports photography highlights
57
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
55
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
terrible battery power (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography information
Pentax K-r Travel photography information
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boasts touch to focus
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (616g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
terrible battery power (470 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Landscape photography camera
57
focusing manually
relatively wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
terrible battery power (470 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging info
Pentax K-r Vlogging info
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relatively wide (20mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (616g)
26
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax K-r
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Pentax K-r
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Pentax K-r
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2017-01-04 2011-03-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Prime II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support 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
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616g (1.36 pounds) 598g (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 755
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 470 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $399 $1,100