Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic G95

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic G95, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the G95 (20.3MP) is pretty comparable but the ZS80 (1/2.3") and G95 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The ZS80 was released 13 months before the G95 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS80 matches up vs the G95 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Panasonic G95 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 comes with outer measurements 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 G95 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic G95 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS80 against the G95.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and G95 is 86 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and G95.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS80 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G95 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 0.3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older ZS80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.