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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic ZS80 versus Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ZS80 was released 4 years later than the TS5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ZS80 scores against the TS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Panasonic TS5

 ZS80 TS5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018July 2013Fresher by 57 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic ZS80

 TS5 ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic TS5

 ZS80 TS5 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 enjoys 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 TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS80 vs the TS5.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and TS5 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and TS5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography advice
54
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Street photography info
Panasonic TS5 Street photography info
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
very small sensor (1/2.3")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS80
Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
79
great battery power (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
72
great battery pack (370 per charge)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography information
62
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
52
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
Vlogging with Panasonic TS5
73
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic support
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic TS5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also called as Lumix DC-TZ95 Lumix DMC-FT5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2018-02-18 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash settings 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 327 gr (0.72 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 370 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $448 $350