Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic SZ1

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS80 versus Panasonic SZ1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was announced 6 years later than the SZ1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZS80 matches up vs the SZ1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 offers physical 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 SZ1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS80 versus Panasonic SZ1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS80 vs the SZ1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and SZ1 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and SZ1.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS80 to give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS80 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.