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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W80

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ40
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced June 2009
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Pentax W80

 LZ30 W80 
IntroducedJanuary 2013June 2009Fresher by 44 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic LZ30

 W80 LZ30 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax W80

 LZ30 W80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

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

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ30
Portrait photography with Pentax W80
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Street photography details
Pentax W80 Street photography details
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (552 grams)
54
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography details
Pentax W80 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (380 CIPA)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W80 Travel photography highlights
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good battery (380 CIPA)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (552 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
weather proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography information
Pentax W80 Landscape photography information
45
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
37
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W80 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (552 grams)
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Pentax Optio W80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-06-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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) 156g (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 380 images -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $230 $250