Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax P80

Following is a detailed review of the Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax P80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was manufactured 3 years after the P80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ZS30 grades vs the P80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 & Pentax Optio P80. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS30 features outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the ZS30 vs the P80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and P80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS30 and P80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to produce more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer ZS30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.