Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P80
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Revealed August 2009
Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P80 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS10 versus Pentax P80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the P80 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ZS10 was released 18 months later than the P80 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS10 grades versus the P80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Pentax Optio P80. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax P80
ZS10 | P80 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | August 2009 | More recent by 18 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic ZS10
P80 | ZS10 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax P80
ZS10 | P80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS10 has got outer measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Pentax P80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS10 versus the P80.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and P80 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and P80.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS10 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent ZS10 should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Pentax Optio P80 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-25 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 219g (0.48 lb) | 125g (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" 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 life | 260 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $350 | $200 |