Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic G2

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic G2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and G2 (12MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS80 was introduced 7 years later than the G2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ZS80 scores versus the G2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 enjoys exterior 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 G2 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS80 and the G2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and G2 is 86 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and G2.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS80 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS80 will offer more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.