Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ2500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the ZS80 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS80 was brought out 18 months after the FZ2500 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the ZS80 matches up vs the FZ2500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ2500 has measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ2500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS80 vs the FZ2500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and FZ2500 is 86 and 53 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and FZ2500.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The ZS80 has got the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The more recent ZS80 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.