Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic GX85

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic GX85, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS80 was brought out 23 months later than the GX85 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS80 matches up vs the GX85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 comes with outside 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) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has specifications of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic GX85 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS80 against the GX85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and GX85 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and GX85.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS80 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic ZS80 will offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZS80 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.