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Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-85mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 550g - 114 x 75 x 93mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS80 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (16MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS80 was released 6 years after the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ZS80 matches up against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 ZS80 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2012Newer by 74 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 over the Panasonic ZS80

 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5

 ZS80 GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 provides physical dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 has sizing of 114mm x 75mm x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS80 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS80 against the GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS80 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic ZS80 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
Portrait photography with Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
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manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
73
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Street photography features
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Street photography features
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
55
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery (380 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Travel photography highlights
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great battery (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
heavier than competitors in class (550g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography highlights
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging factors
Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Vlogging factors
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rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone port
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really wide (24mm)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (550g)
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Ricoh GXR A16 24-85mm F3.5-5.5
Also called Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-18 2012-02-02
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Smooth Imaging Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-85mm (3.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 180s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3200s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options 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 Sync, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 327 grams (0.72 lb) 550 grams (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 114 x 75 x 93mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 3.7")
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 photos 400 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DB-90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images) )
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $448 $871