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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K110D

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced May 2006
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K110D Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax K110D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and K110D (6MP) and the FZ80 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FZ80 was released 10 years later than the K110D and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the FZ80 matches up versus the K110D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Pentax K110D

 FZ80 K110D 
IntroducedJanuary 2017May 2006More recent by 130 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k210kSharper screen (+830k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Panasonic FZ80

 K110D FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax K110D

 FZ80 K110D 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ80 provides outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ80 versus the K110D.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and K110D is 63 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ80 and K110D.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ80 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ80 will give more detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern FZ80 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography info
Pentax K110D Portrait photography info
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manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography advice
Pentax K110D Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (616g)
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sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ80
Travel photography with Pentax K110D
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includes focus by touch
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competition (616 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
really wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ80
Vlogging with Pentax K110D
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really wide (20mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than competition (616 grams)
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lack of video recording
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax K110D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Pentax K110D
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Pentax K110D
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2017-01-04 2006-05-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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 KAF
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) -
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, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616 gr (1.36 lbs) 585 gr (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $399 $1,000