Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax W80

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax W80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is very similar but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and W80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS1 was unveiled around the same time to the W80 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS1 grades vs the W80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 & Pentax Optio W80. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS1 features physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ZS1 vs the W80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS1 and W80 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS1 and W80.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS1 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax W80 will offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.