Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS3

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was revealed 8 years after the ZS3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS80 scores vs the ZS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 features outer measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS80 and the ZS3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and ZS3 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and ZS3.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS80 to produce more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern ZS80 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.