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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS70
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was unveiled 6 years after the TS4 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZS80 matches up against the TS4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Panasonic TS4

 ZS80 TS4 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2012More modern by 74 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic ZS80

 TS4 ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic TS4

 ZS80 TS4 

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS80 has exterior dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS80 compared to the TS4.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and TS4 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and TS4.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to give extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern ZS80 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
54
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Street photography factors
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
very small sensor (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
features tracking focus
great battery (380 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography highlights
79
great battery (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
environment proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography advice
62
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
73
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no mic support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ95 Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2018-02-18 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 327g (0.72 pounds) 197g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 310 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $448 $399