Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
- Launched February 2018
- Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS70
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced May 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Panasonic ZS3
ZS80 | ZS3 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | May 2009 | Newer by 107 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic ZS80
ZS3 | ZS80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic ZS3
ZS80 | ZS3 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
Also Known as | Lumix DC-TZ95 | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2018-02-18 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 327g (0.72 pounds) | 229g (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $448 | $200 |