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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax P80

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Announced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax P80 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic XS1 versus Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was manufactured 3 years after the P80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the XS1 grades versus the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax P80

 XS1 P80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 42 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic XS1

 P80 XS1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax P80

 XS1 P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic XS1 has got external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic XS1 versus Pentax P80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the XS1 against the P80.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and P80 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and P80.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent XS1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
Portrait photography with Pentax P80
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic XS1
Street photography with Pentax P80
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
lighter than competitors (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography information
Pentax P80 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors (103g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competitors (125g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography details
Pentax P80 Landscape photography details
39
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
32
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P80 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Pentax Optio P80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $200