Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax W80
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
- Launched January 2016
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS70
(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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Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax W80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the ZS60 (18MP) and W80 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZS60 matches up vs the W80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Pentax W80
| ZS60 | W80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2016 |  | June 2009 | More modern by 80 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Panasonic ZS60
| W80 | ZS60 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic ZS60 and Pentax W80
| ZS60 | W80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS60 has outside measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Pentax W80 has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS60 vs the W80.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS60 and W80 is 88 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS60 and W80.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to show more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger ZS60 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS60 vs Pentax W80 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Pentax Optio W80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | Pentax Optio W80 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ80 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2009-06-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 282 grams (0.62 pounds) | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 37 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 19.3 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 109 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 shots | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | D-LI78 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $248 | $250 |