Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic LX100

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS80 versus Panasonic LX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The ZS80 was manufactured 3 years after the LX100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS80 matches up against the LX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 enjoys external dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS80 versus Panasonic LX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS80 against the LX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and LX100 is 86 and 83 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and LX100.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS80 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic ZS80 will render extra detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger ZS80 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.