Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic GX850

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZS80 versus Panasonic GX850, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS80 was launched 14 months later than the GX850 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS80 matches up against the GX850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 has exterior measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic GX850 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS80 versus Panasonic GX850 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ZS80 compared to the GX850.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and GX850 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and GX850.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS80 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS80 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger ZS80 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.