Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic FZ70

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic ZS80 versus Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was manufactured 4 years after the FZ70 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ZS80 matches up against the FZ70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 enjoys exterior 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 FZ70 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS80 and the FZ70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and FZ70 is 86 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and FZ70.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger ZS80 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.