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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS70
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic G5
  • Renewed by Panasonic G7
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

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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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Panasonic G6

 ZS80 G6 
ReleasedFebruary 2018April 2013Fresher by 59 months
Display resolution1040k1036kCrisper display (+4k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic ZS80

 G6 ZS80 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic G6

 ZS80 G6 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic G6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography information
54
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
Street photography with Panasonic G6
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
73
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Sports photography camera
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography information
Panasonic G6 Travel photography information
79
better than average battery (380 shots)
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography advice
62
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
67
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G6 as a Vlogging camera
73
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic jack
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic G6
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Also called as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-02-18 2013-04-24
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 10.50 m
Flash modes 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 327 grams (0.72 lbs) 390 grams (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.5
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life 380 shots 340 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $448 $750