Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic G6

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic G6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and G6 (16MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS80 was announced 4 years later than the G6 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ZS80 grades against the G6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 has got exterior measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS80 and the G6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and G6 is 86 and 74 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and G6.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS80 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS80 will deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.