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Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 105 x 61 x 41mm
  • Introduced July 2019
  • Superseded the Canon G7 X MII
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS70
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic ZS80, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the G7 X MIII (1") and ZS80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The G7 X MIII was revealed 17 months after the ZS80 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon G7 X MIII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G7 X MIII matches up versus the ZS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Panasonic ZS80

 G7 X MIII ZS80 
AnnouncedJuly 2019February 2018More modern by 17 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Canon G7 X MIII

 ZS80 G7 X MIII 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic ZS80

 G7 X MIII ZS80 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X MIII offers exterior measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the G7 X MIII against the ZS80.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MIII and ZS80 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 X MIII and ZS80.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The G7 X MIII provides the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more modern G7 X MIII provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
66
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
54
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography highlights
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (304g)
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography features
65
quiet mode (1/25,600s)
fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
low battery pack (235 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography features
81
lighter than competition in class (304g)
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery pack (235 CIPA)
79
great battery power (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography features
70
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (235 per charge)
62
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging information
86
quite wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
lighter than competition in class (304 grams)
73
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic ZS80
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Otherwise known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-07-09 2018-02-18
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/25600s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 30.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 304 gr (0.67 lbs) 327 gr (0.72 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
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 235 images 380 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
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