Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FH7

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic FH7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and FH7 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was launched 6 years after the FH7 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the ZS80 matches up against the FH7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 offers external measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS80 vs the FH7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and FH7 is 86 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and FH7.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS80 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.