Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax W80
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced May 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
(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
- Introduced June 2009
Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax W80 Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax W80 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Pentax W80
ZS1 | W80 | |||
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Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic ZS1
W80 | ZS1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Pentax W80
ZS1 | W80 | |||
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Introduced | May 2009 | June 2009 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
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).
Look at the Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax W80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Pentax Optio W80 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ6 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2009-06-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 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 friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 229 grams (0.50 lbs) | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $0 | $250 |