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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WS80 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was released 18 months later than the WS80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ZS10 grades vs the WS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Pentax WS80

 ZS10 WS80 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic ZS10

 WS80 ZS10 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax WS80

 ZS10 WS80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS10 offers external 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 WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS10 and the WS80.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and WS80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS10 and WS80.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS10 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher ZS10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography factors
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography information
Pentax WS80 Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography info
Pentax WS80 Sports photography info
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
23
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (260 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than competitors (125g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
42
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
you can focus manually
environment proofing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
Vlogging with Pentax WS80
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
25
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Pentax Optio WS80
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-01-25 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 219g (0.48 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $350 $220