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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax W80

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released June 2009
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZR3 was announced 8 months after the W80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZR3 scores vs the W80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Pentax W80

 ZR3 W80 
ReleasedJanuary 2010June 2009More modern by 8 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic ZR3

 W80 ZR3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax W80

 ZR3 W80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR3 has exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax W80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZR3 versus the W80.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and W80 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR3 and W80.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZR3 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer ZR3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR3
Portrait photography with Pentax W80
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Street photography features
Pentax W80 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography factors
Pentax W80 Sports photography factors
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
environment proof
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography features
Pentax W80 Travel photography features
64
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography info
Pentax W80 Landscape photography info
37
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
37
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
environment proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging details
Pentax W80 Vlogging details
29
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Pentax Optio W80
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-26 2009-06-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 AVCHD Lite 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159g (0.35 pounds) 156g (0.34 pounds)
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 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-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $280 $250