Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax P80

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax P80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was revealed 5 years after the P80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SZ10 matches up versus the P80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 & Pentax Optio P80. The full galleries are available at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ10 compared to the P80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and P80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and P80.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern SZ10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.