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Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax P80

Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
23 Overall
30

Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS35
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 ZS30 vs Pentax P80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Pentax P80

		

		

			
 ZS30 P80 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 42 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
 P80 ZS30 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Pentax P80

		

		

			
 ZS30 P80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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).
Check out the Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax P80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax P80 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and P80 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography information
Pentax P80 Portrait photography information
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 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
27
 has manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Street photography camera
 Pentax P80 as a Street photography camera
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts focus via touch
 lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
55
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
46
 great zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18MP)
 has tracking focus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (260 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
17
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
69
 lighter than competition in class (198g)
 boasts focus via touch
 decent MP (18MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great zoom (480mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 bad battery power (260 shots)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
62
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography information
Pentax P80 Landscape photography information
44
 pretty wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 bad battery power (260 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
32
 has manual focus
 quite wide (28mm)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax P80 as a Vlogging camera
35
 pretty wide (24mm)
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic jack
28
 quite wide (28mm)
 lighter than competition in class (125g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone support
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS30 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30Pentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 Pentax Optio P80
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ40 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.40 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $250 $200