Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic GF6

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Panasonic GF6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The ZS80 was revealed 4 years after the GF6 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ZS80 matches up vs the GF6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 comes with outside dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF6 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS80 versus Panasonic GF6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS80 versus the GF6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and GF6 is 86 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and GF6.

To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS80 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic ZS80 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent ZS80 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.