Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS80 versus Panasonic FZ1000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is pretty close but the ZS80 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS80 was announced 3 years later than the FZ1000 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZS80 matches up vs the FZ1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 features external measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 has dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS80 versus Panasonic FZ1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS80 versus the FZ1000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and FZ1000 is 86 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and FZ1000.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The ZS80 comes with the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The more modern ZS80 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.