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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax W80

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS20
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced June 2009
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax W80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS15 (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was launched 3 years later than the W80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS15 scores versus the W80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Pentax W80

 ZS15 W80 
AnnouncedJune 2012June 2009More recent by 37 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic ZS15

 W80 ZS15 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax W80

 ZS15 W80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS15 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS15 compared to the W80.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS15 and W80 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS15 and W80.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern ZS15 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography information
Pentax W80 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Street photography features
Pentax W80 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (208g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography factors
Pentax W80 Sports photography factors
36
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
24
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
Travel photography with Pentax W80
61
lighter than others in class (208g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (260 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
weather proofing
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging details
Pentax W80 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (208 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS15 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Pentax Optio W80
Other name Lumix DMC-TZ25 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-06-29 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-384mm (16.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 208 grams (0.46 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $279 $250