Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic GX7

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic GX7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS80 was brought out 4 years later than the GX7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the ZS80 grades vs the GX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 has outer dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic GX7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS80 compared to the GX7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and GX7 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and GX7.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS80 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic ZS80 will provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger ZS80 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.