Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic LX5

Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic LX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The ZS80 was released 6 years after the LX5 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS80 matches up versus the LX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 enjoys outer measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS80 compared to the LX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and LX5 is 86 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and LX5.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS80 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS80 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer ZS80 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.