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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax P80

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ20
  • New Model is Panasonic LZ40
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched August 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic LZ30 versus Pentax P80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was revealed 3 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the LZ30 scores versus the P80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Pentax P80

 LZ30 P80 
LaunchedJanuary 2013August 2009Fresher by 42 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic LZ30

 P80 LZ30 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax P80

 LZ30 P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ30 features physical dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the LZ30 vs the P80.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and P80 is 66 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ30 and P80.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic LZ30 to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern LZ30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography info
Pentax P80 Portrait photography info
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Street photography information
Pentax P80 Street photography information
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (552 grams)
55
lighter than competition (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography factors
Pentax P80 Sports photography factors
47
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LZ30
Travel photography with Pentax P80
56
great battery pack (380 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (552 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than competition (125 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography info
Pentax P80 Landscape photography info
45
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
32
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging factors
Pentax P80 Vlogging factors
22
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors (552g)
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Pentax Optio P80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-08-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 552g (1.22 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 380 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $230 $200