Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ40
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Launched July 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and FZ40 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The ZS80 was revealed 7 years after the FZ40 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS80 grades versus the FZ40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ40 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Panasonic FZ40
ZS80 | FZ40 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 93 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic ZS80
FZ40 | ZS80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic FZ40
ZS80 | FZ40 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 features outside dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS80 and the FZ40.
![Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ40-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and FZ40 is 86 and 68 respectively.
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and FZ40.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to give greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ZS80 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ40-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ40-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DC-TZ95 | Lumix DMC-FZ45 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2018-02-18 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Venus Engine HD II |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) | 9.50 m |
Flash settings | 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 Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
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 | 327 grams (0.72 lbs) | 494 grams (1.09 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
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 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $448 | $420 |