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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS8
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS7 (12MP) and the WS80 (10MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS7 was brought out 24 months later than the WS80 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ZS7 grades against the WS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Pentax WS80

 ZS7 WS80 
RevealedJuly 2011August 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic ZS7

 WS80 ZS7 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax WS80

 ZS7 WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS7 enjoys exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has proportions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS7 and the WS80.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS7 and WS80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS7 and WS80.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS7 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent ZS7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
Portrait photography with Pentax WS80
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS7
Street photography with Pentax WS80
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (125g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography highlights
Pentax WS80 Sports photography highlights
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
23
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography advice
Pentax WS80 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than average (218g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than others in class (125g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
38
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
31
has manual focus
environment proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging factors
Pentax WS80 Vlogging factors
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic ZS7 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS7 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 Pentax Optio WS80
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ10 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-19 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.30 m 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 pounds) 125g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $220