Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic LX10

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic LX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the ZS80 (1/2.3") and LX10 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS80 was brought out 18 months later than the LX10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZS80 scores against the LX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 features external 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 LX10 has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic LX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS80 versus the LX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and LX10 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and LX10.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The ZS80 offers the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF harder. The younger ZS80 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.