Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS80

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic ZS80, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the G9 (20MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is relatively close but the G9 (Four Thirds) and ZS80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was unveiled 3 months prior to the ZS80 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the G9 scores against the ZS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 comes with external dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions 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 account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G9 and the ZS80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and ZS80 is 62 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and ZS80.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G9 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier.