Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ35

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was revealed 7 years after the FZ35 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ZS80 matches up against the FZ35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 comes with outside measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has specifications of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS80 versus the FZ35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and FZ35 is 86 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and FZ35.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS80 to show greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer ZS80 will have a benefit in sensor technology.