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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P80

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(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
Pentax P80
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax P80

 ZS10 P80 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic ZS10

 P80 ZS10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax P80

 ZS10 P80 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and P80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
Portrait photography with Pentax P80
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than others in class (125g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
Sports photography with Pentax P80
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography info
Pentax P80 Travel photography info
67
lighter than competition in class (219g)
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than others in class (125g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography features
Pentax P80 Landscape photography features
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (260 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
32
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
Vlogging with Pentax P80
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Pentax Optio P80
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