Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS80

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS80, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very close but the FZ1000 II (1") and ZS80 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The FZ1000 II was introduced 13 months after the ZS80 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FZ1000 II grades vs the ZS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has got external dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ1000 II versus the ZS80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 II and ZS80 is 55 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and ZS80.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II features the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The fresher FZ1000 II should have a benefit in sensor technology.