Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic F5

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic F5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and F5 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was manufactured 5 years after the F5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS80 matches up against the F5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 features outside measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS80 and the F5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and F5 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and F5.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to produce more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger ZS80 will have an edge in sensor technology.