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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

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

 ZR1 WS80 

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
21
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)
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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
31
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