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Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax P80

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ1
(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
Pentax P80
(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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Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax P80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Pentax P80

 SZ1 P80 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 30 months
Display sizing3"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ1 and P80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ1
Portrait photography with Pentax P80
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (131g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than average in class (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography advice
Pentax P80 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competitors in class (131g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than average in class (125g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax P80 Landscape photography advice
43
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ1
Vlogging with Pentax P80
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (131 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ1 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1Pentax 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