Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic LX7

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic LX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizes.

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The ZS80 was manufactured 5 years after the LX7 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS80 scores against the LX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 features outside dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic LX7 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 time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS80 vs the LX7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and LX7 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and LX7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS80 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic ZS80 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer ZS80 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.