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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax P80

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS200
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 ZS100 vs Pentax P80 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax P80, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and P80 (12MP) and the ZS100 (1") and P80 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The ZS100 was unveiled 6 years later than the P80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS100 grades versus the P80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Pentax P80

 ZS100 P80 
RevealedJanuary 2016August 2009Fresher by 79 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic ZS100

 P80 ZS100 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax P80

 ZS100 P80 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS100 enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS100 versus the P80.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and P80 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS100 and P80.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS100 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS100 will resolve greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern ZS100 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography info
Pentax P80 Portrait photography info
64
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS100
Street photography with Pentax P80
78
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
lighter than others (312g)
fixed screen
55
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography highlights
Pentax P80 Sports photography highlights
67
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography factors
Pentax P80 Travel photography factors
75
lighter than others (312g)
boasts touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition in class (125g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax P80 Landscape photography highlights
68
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
32
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS100
Vlogging with Pentax P80
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others (312 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 Pentax Optio P80
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-01-05 2009-08-05
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 64
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.9 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 312 grams (0.69 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 559 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $700 $200