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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax P80

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS7
(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
Pentax P80
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Pentax P80

 ZS7 P80 
AnnouncedJuly 2011August 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Panasonic ZS7

 P80 ZS7 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax P80

 ZS7 P80 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and P80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax P80 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS7
Street photography with Pentax P80
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
lighter than others (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than others (125g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Landscape photography camera
38
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
32
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging features
Pentax P80 Vlogging features
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than others (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax P80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Pentax Optio P80
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