Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WS80

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WS80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was manufactured 4 years after the WS80 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ZS35 scores against the WS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Pentax Optio WS80. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Pentax WS80 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS35 features external dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Pentax WS80 has specifications of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS35 vs Pentax WS80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS35 against the WS80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and WS80 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and WS80.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer ZS35 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.