Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ47

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was manufactured 6 years later than the FZ47 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS80 grades versus the FZ47 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS80 offers exterior 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 FZ47 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS80 vs the FZ47.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and FZ47 is 86 and 68 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and FZ47.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to give you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern ZS80 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.