Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS1

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature different sensor size.

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The ZS80 was introduced 8 years after the ZS1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ZS80 scores versus the ZS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 comes with outside dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Panasonic ZS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the ZS80 versus the ZS1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and ZS1 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and ZS1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS80 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS80 will show greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer ZS80 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.