Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS7

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was unveiled 6 years after the ZS7 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS80 matches up vs the ZS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 comes with exterior 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 ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS80 and the ZS7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and ZS7 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and ZS7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to produce extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.