Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic FZ80

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic FZ80, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is fairly similar but the ZS200 (1") and FZ80 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was manufactured 14 months after the FZ80 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the ZS200 grades against the FZ80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS200 comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS200 versus Panasonic FZ80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS200 against the FZ80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and FZ80 is 86 and 63 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and FZ80.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS200 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger ZS200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.