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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67
Olympus PEN-F front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic ZS80, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the PEN-F (20MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very comparable but the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and ZS80 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The PEN-F was manufactured 3 years prior to the ZS80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the PEN-F scores versus the ZS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Panasonic ZS80

 PEN-F ZS80 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus PEN-F

 ZS80 PEN-F 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2016More modern by 25 months
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic ZS80

 PEN-F ZS80 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus PEN-F offers outside dimensions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Check the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic ZS80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the PEN-F compared to the ZS80.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and ZS80 is 84 and 86 respectively.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PEN-F and ZS80.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The PEN-F provides the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more aged PEN-F will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus PEN-F
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
54
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Street photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography details
84
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus PEN-F as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography details
75
features focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (330 shots)
79
good battery pack (380 shots)
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography info
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
62
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging highlights
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no external mic support
73
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic ZS80
 Olympus PEN-FPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN-F Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Other name - Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-27 2018-02-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 81 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427g (0.94 lb) 327g (0.72 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 894 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 380 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Retail cost $1,000 $448