Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax W80

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax W80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was unveiled 20 months later than the W80 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the ZS10 scores against the W80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Pentax Optio W80. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS10 offers physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax W80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS10 versus the W80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and W80 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and W80.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS10 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger ZS10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.