Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P80

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.