Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax P80
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012
(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
- Revealed August 2009
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Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic SZ1 versus Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SZ1 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ1 was launched 2 years later than the P80 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SZ1 scores against the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Pentax P80
| SZ1 | P80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 30 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic SZ1
| P80 | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Pentax P80
| SZ1 | P80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ1 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ1 vs the P80.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ1 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ1 and P80.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ1 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer SZ1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Pentax Optio P80 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-01-09 | 2009-08-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Prime |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.6-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 4cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 131 gr (0.29 lb) | 125 gr (0.28 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 photographs | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $179 | $200 |
