Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS20

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and ZS20 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was manufactured 5 years after the ZS20 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 diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ZS80 matches up versus the ZS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 provides external measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS80 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS80 versus the ZS20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and ZS20 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and ZS20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to show extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ZS80 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.