Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic GF7

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic GF7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The ZS80 was launched 3 years later than the GF7 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS80 matches up vs the GF7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS80 provides outer dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic GF7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS80 compared to the GF7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and GF7 is 86 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and GF7.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS80 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic ZS80 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger ZS80 provides a benefit in sensor tech.