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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
20 Overall
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WS80 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 WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZR1 versus Pentax WS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZR1 was released within a month of the WS80 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZR1 grades vs the WS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Pentax WS80

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic ZR1

		

		

			
 WS80 ZR1 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax WS80

		

		

			
 ZR1 WS80 
LaunchedJuly 2009August 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR1 offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZR1 versus Pentax WS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ZR1 vs the WS80.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and WS80 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and WS80.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZR1 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography highlights
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 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
26
 you can focus manually
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography information
Pentax WS80 Street photography information
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
59
 weather proof
 lighter than others (125g)
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography details
Pentax WS80 Sports photography details
25
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
23
 weather proof
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography info
Pentax WS80 Travel photography info
57
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
 lighter than others (125 grams)
 weather proof
 flash built-in
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography advice
32
 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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 you can focus manually
 weather proof
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 no image stabilization
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging advice
Pentax WS80 Vlogging advice
28
 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic socket
25
 lighter than others (125 grams)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of external mic support
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 Pentax Optio WS80
Alternative name Lumix DMC-ZX1 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-27 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.10 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash    
Auto exposure 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 158g (0.35 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $220