Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS25

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was introduced 5 years later than the ZS25 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ZS80 grades against the ZS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 provides external measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS80 compared to the ZS25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and ZS25 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and ZS25.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS80 to provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.