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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Revealed August 2019
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Panasonic S1H versus Panasonic ZS80, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very similar but the S1H (Full frame) and ZS80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1H was announced 19 months later than the ZS80 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S1H scores versus the ZS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic ZS80

 S1H ZS80 
LaunchedAugust 2019February 2018Fresher by 19 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k1040kCrisper display (+1290k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Panasonic S1H

 ZS80 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic ZS80

 S1H ZS80 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1H has physical measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and 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 S1H versus Panasonic ZS80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1H compared to the ZS80.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and ZS80 is 52 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and ZS80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1H having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1H will deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent S1H will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography details
85
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
54
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1H
Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
69
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others (1,052g)
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography advice
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery pack (400 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery (380 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography features
64
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (400 shots)
heavier than others (1,052 grams)
79
great battery (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography features
80
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
low battery pack (400 shots)
62
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
saves RAW files
great battery (380 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging information
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (5952 x 3988 pixels)
does have external mic socket
heavier than others (1,052g)
73
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no mic support
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic ZS80
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also Known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-08-28 2018-02-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Available lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,330k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,330k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 5952x3988 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052g (2.32 pounds) 327g (0.72 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 380 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 2 Single
Retail pricing $3,998 $448