Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS30
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![Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80/Panasonic-ZS80-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS30/Panasonic-ZS30-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
- Released February 2018
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Launched January 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS25
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
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.
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Panasonic ZS30
ZS80 | ZS30 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 63 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic ZS80
ZS30 | ZS80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic ZS30
ZS80 | ZS30 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
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).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS30-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and ZS30 is 86 and 92 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Also called | Lumix DC-TZ95 | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2018-02-18 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | 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, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 327 gr (0.72 lb) | 198 gr (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | 260 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $448 | $250 |