Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W80
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W80 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Pentax Optio W80. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Pentax W80
SZ7 | W80 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | June 2009 | Fresher by 31 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic SZ7
W80 | SZ7 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax W80
SZ7 | W80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ7 and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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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 |