Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung EX2F

Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic ZS80 versus Samsung EX2F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The ZS80 was brought out 5 years later than the EX2F and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS80 grades versus the EX2F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Samsung EX2F. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 has 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) while the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS80 versus Samsung EX2F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ZS80 compared to the EX2F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and EX2F is 86 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and EX2F.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS80 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS80 will deliver extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 provides an edge in sensor tech.