Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh CX5

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was introduced 6 years later than the CX5 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS80 scores vs the CX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Ricoh CX5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Ricoh CX5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 has got outer measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Ricoh CX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS80 vs the CX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and CX5 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and CX5.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS80 to offer greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ZS80 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.