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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax WS80

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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
  • Launched August 2009
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax WS80 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax WS80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS70 (20MP) and WS80 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was introduced 7 years later than the WS80 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS70 grades against the WS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Pentax WS80

 ZS70 WS80 
LaunchedApril 2017August 2009More recent by 94 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Panasonic ZS70

 WS80 ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax WS80

 ZS70 WS80 
Manual focus More precise focus

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS70 enjoys outside measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS70 vs the WS80.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS70 and WS80 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS70 and WS80.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to resolve extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger ZS70 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax WS80 as a Portrait photography camera
54
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
26
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
Street photography with Pentax WS80
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
59
weather proof
lighter than average (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography info
Pentax WS80 Sports photography info
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
23
weather proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography advice
Pentax WS80 Travel photography advice
79
good battery life (380 CIPA)
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than average (125g)
weather proof
built-in flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
Landscape photography with Pentax WS80
62
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
31
manual focus
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging highlights
Pentax WS80 Vlogging highlights
74
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no external mic jack
25
lighter than average (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Pentax WS80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Pentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Pentax Optio WS80
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2017-04-19 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 322 gr (0.71 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 life 380 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI68
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
Card slots One One
Launch price $450 $220