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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax W80

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Panasonic ZR1 versus Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was launched 2 months after the W80 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the ZR1 grades against the W80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Pentax W80

 ZR1 W80 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic ZR1

 W80 ZR1 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax W80

 ZR1 W80 
RevealedJuly 2009June 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR1 enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZR1 against the W80.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR1 and W80.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images though you have to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax W80 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Street photography factors
Pentax W80 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography features
Pentax W80 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
24
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography highlights
Pentax W80 Travel photography highlights
57
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography info
Pentax W80 Landscape photography info
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
37
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
environment sealing
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZR1
Vlogging with Pentax W80
28
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Pentax Optio W80
Other name Lumix DMC-ZX1 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-27 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V -
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.10 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 158g (0.35 lb) 156g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 model - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $250