Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic TS5

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").

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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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Panasonic TS5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.