Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic LS5

The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic LS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and LS5 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was announced 6 years after the LS5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS80 grades vs the LS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 features exterior measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic LS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS80 versus the LS5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and LS5 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and LS5.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to render more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger ZS80 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.