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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Revealed February 2018
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS80, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very close but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and ZS80 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The GX9 was announced very close to the ZS80 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the GX9 matches up versus the ZS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic ZS80

 GX9 ZS80 
Display resolution1240k1040kClearer display (+200k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Panasonic GX9

 ZS80 GX9 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic ZS80

 GX9 ZS80 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2018Same age
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 comes with outer measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 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).

Compare the Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX9 versus the ZS80.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and ZS80 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and ZS80.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The GX9 offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
54
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography information
72
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (260 shots)
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography advice
71
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
79
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography advice
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
not so great battery life (260 shots)
62
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging info
35
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
73
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic ZS80
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also Known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-02-13 2018-02-18
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 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
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,240k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots 2,330k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407 grams (0.90 lb) 327 grams (0.72 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 shots 380 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,000 $448