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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax P80

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Released October 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX10
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced August 2009
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax P80 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the LX7 (1/1.7") and P80 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The LX7 was introduced 3 years after the P80 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the LX7 scores versus the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Pentax P80

 LX7 P80 
IntroducedOctober 2012August 2009More modern by 39 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic LX7

 P80 LX7 

Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax P80

 LX7 P80 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 features physical measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the LX7 and the P80.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and P80 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX7 and P80.

As you can see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX7 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax P80 will give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern LX7 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography features
Pentax P80 Portrait photography features
45
focusing manually
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Street photography details
Pentax P80 Street photography details
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
55
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LX7
Sports photography with Pentax P80
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (330 shots)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Travel photography highlights
Pentax P80 Travel photography highlights
64
good battery life (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
lighter than competition (125 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography factors
Pentax P80 Landscape photography factors
57
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
32
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX7
Vlogging with Pentax P80
33
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (298g)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX7 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Pentax Optio P80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-10-15 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 298g (0.66 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 147 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $400 $200