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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched August 2013
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the ZS80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-ZR800 scores against the ZS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic ZS80

 EX-ZR800 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 ZS80 EX-ZR800 
RevealedFebruary 2018August 2013Newer by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic ZS80

 EX-ZR800 ZS80 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR800 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic ZS80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR800 versus the ZS80.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and ZS80 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR800 and ZS80.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR800 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (222g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography factors
51
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (470 CIPA)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography advice
74
good battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
79
better than average battery power (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
55
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery life (470 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (222 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
73
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic port
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic ZS80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also referred to as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-08-07 2018-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 327g (0.72 pounds)
Dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 380 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $429 $448