Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax P80
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched July 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
- 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced August 2009
Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax P80 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax P80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe ZS7 was unveiled 24 months later than the P80 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZS7 grades against the P80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax P80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 & Pentax Optio P80. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS7 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Pentax P80
ZS7 | P80 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | August 2009 | More recent by 24 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic ZS7
P80 | ZS7 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax P80
ZS7 | P80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS7 has physical measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax P80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ZS7 vs the P80.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and P80 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS7 and P80.
Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger ZS7 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax P80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Pentax Optio P80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | Pentax Optio P80 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ10 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2009-08-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD II | Prime |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/2.6-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 218g (0.48 lb) | 125g (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $350 | $200 |