Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS45

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was released 3 years after the ZS45 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS80 scores vs the ZS45 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 has got physical measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS45 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS80 against the ZS45.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and ZS45 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and ZS45.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS80 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern ZS80 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.