Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax P80
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Pentax Optio P80. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Pentax P80
ZS100 | P80 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | August 2009 | Fresher by 79 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic ZS100
P80 | ZS100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax P80
ZS100 | P80 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax P80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and P80 is 87 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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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 |