Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W80

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was launched 3 years later than the W80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the LZ30 matches up versus the W80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Pentax Optio W80. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ30 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the LZ30 against the W80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and W80 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ30 and W80.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic LZ30 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent LZ30 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.