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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax W80

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS40
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released June 2009
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax W80 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax W80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was brought out 4 years after the W80 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZS35 grades vs the W80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Pentax W80

 ZS35 W80 
ReleasedJanuary 2014June 2009More modern by 56 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic ZS35

 W80 ZS35 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax W80

 ZS35 W80 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS35 features external dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS35 versus the W80.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and W80 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and W80.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS35 to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ZS35 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography features
Pentax W80 Portrait photography features
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
Street photography with Pentax W80
68
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
environment proofing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
Sports photography with Pentax W80
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography information
Pentax W80 Travel photography information
68
lighter than average in class (305g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
environment proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Landscape photography camera
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
37
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging factors
Pentax W80 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (305g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
25
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Pentax W80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Pentax Optio W80
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Pentax Optio W80
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $250