Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax S1
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2017
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched March 2011
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In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and S1 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FZ80 grades versus the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Pentax S1
| FZ80 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2017 |  | March 2011 | More recent by 72 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic FZ80
| S1 | FZ80 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax S1
| FZ80 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ80 offers physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ80 versus the S1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and S1 is 63 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ80 and S1.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent FZ80 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Pentax Optio S1 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-FZ82 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2017-01-04 | 2011-03-02 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.90 m |
| 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, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 616 gr (1.36 pounds) | 157 gr (0.35 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 260 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $399 | $174 |