Panasonic LZ40 vs Pentax P80

The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic LZ40 versus Pentax P80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was introduced 4 years after the P80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the LZ40 matches up vs the P80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 & Pentax Optio P80. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LZ40 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ40 enjoys outer measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the LZ40 compared to the P80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ40 and P80 is 67 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ40 and P80.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic LZ40 to render extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent LZ40 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.