Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax P80

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").

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The 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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Pentax Optio P80. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.

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.

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.