Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS5

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was announced 7 years after the ZS5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS80 scores against the ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 has got outside dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic ZS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS80 vs the ZS5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and ZS5 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and ZS5.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to produce greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.