Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS80

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS80, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the S5 (24MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very similar but the S5 (Full frame) and ZS80 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The S5 was introduced 2 years after the ZS80 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S5 matches up vs the ZS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S5 provides external dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic ZS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S5 compared to the ZS80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and ZS80 is 60 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and ZS80.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S5 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S5 will offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher S5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.