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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax ist DS2

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Pentax ist DS2 front
Portability
68
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax ist DS2 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
  • Released January 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
Pentax ist DS2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Revealed August 2005
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax ist DS2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the FZ80 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The FZ80 was unveiled 11 years later than the ist DS2 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FZ80 scores against the ist DS2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Pentax ist DS2

 FZ80 ist DS2 
RevealedJanuary 2017August 2005More recent by 139 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kCrisper display (+830k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Panasonic FZ80

 ist DS2 FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax ist DS2

 FZ80 ist DS2 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ80 has outside measurements 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 ist DS2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax ist DS2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ80 vs the ist DS2.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax ist DS2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and ist DS2 is 63 and 68 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax ist DS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ80 and ist DS2.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ80 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ80 will offer more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FZ80 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax ist DS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography details
Pentax ist DS2 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
50
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography info
Pentax ist DS2 Street photography info
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (616g)
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (605g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography details
Pentax ist DS2 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography details
Pentax ist DS2 Travel photography details
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provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (616 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (605g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography advice
Pentax ist DS2 Landscape photography advice
57
has manual focus
really wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (6 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging information
Pentax ist DS2 Vlogging information
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really wide (20mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (616 grams)
22
lighter than competition (605g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low ( pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax ist DS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Pentax ist DS2
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Pentax ist DS2
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Released 2017-01-04 2005-08-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
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 support fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 -
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616 grams (1.36 lb) 605 grams (1.33 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
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 photographs -
Type of battery 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 -