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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS70
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FH20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and FH20 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was brought out 8 years later than the FH20 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS80 scores against the FH20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Panasonic FH20

		

		

			
 ZS80 FH20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2010More recent by 99 months
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Panasonic ZS80

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic FH20

		

		

			
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 offers outer dimensions 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 FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FH20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS80 vs the FH20.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and FH20 is 86 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and FH20.
As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to offer extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer ZS80 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography advice
54
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
28
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography details
Panasonic FH20 Street photography details
75
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography highlights
61
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 good battery (380 CIPA)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
35
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Panasonic ZS80 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
79
 good battery (380 CIPA)
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
64
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography advice
62
 manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 saves RAW formats
 good battery (380 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
37
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
Vlogging with Panasonic FH20
73
 quite wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have microphone jack
28
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone port
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic FH20
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95 Lumix DMC-FS30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-02-18 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 5.80 m (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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 327g (0.72 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 380 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $448 $179