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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W80

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Revealed June 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was launched 2 years later than the W80 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SZ7 scores versus the W80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Pentax W80

 SZ7 W80 
RevealedJanuary 2012June 2009Fresher by 31 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic SZ7

 W80 SZ7 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax W80

 SZ7 W80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ7 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ7 and the W80.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ7 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ7 and W80.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ7 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent SZ7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W80 Portrait photography highlights
33
good MP (14MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
weather proof
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography information
Pentax W80 Sports photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
weather proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (133 grams)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
weather proof
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography details
Pentax W80 Landscape photography details
42
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
37
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
weather proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
Vlogging with Pentax W80
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
25
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Pentax Optio W80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 220 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $199 $250