Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS30

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was released 5 years after the ZS30 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZS80 grades vs the ZS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS80 compared to the ZS30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and ZS30 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and ZS30.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.