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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax W80

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced June 2009
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax W80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was launched 5 years after the W80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SZ10 grades versus the W80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Pentax W80

 SZ10 W80 
IntroducedJanuary 2015June 2009Newer by 68 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic SZ10

 W80 SZ10 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax W80

 SZ10 W80 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ10 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ10 compared to the W80.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and W80 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ10 and W80.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic SZ10 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger SZ10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography info
Pentax W80 Portrait photography info
36
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (177 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
weather proof
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
Sports photography with Pentax W80
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
slow fps (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
weather proof
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W80 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than others in class (177 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
weather proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging info
Pentax W80 Vlogging info
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (177g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Pentax Optio W80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.4fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $250