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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS70
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released January 2014
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was manufactured 4 years after the Galaxy Camera 2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS80 grades vs the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 ZS80 Galaxy Camera 2 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2014Newer by 51 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic ZS80

 Galaxy Camera 2 ZS80 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 ZS80 Galaxy Camera 2 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 provides external 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS80 vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Portrait photography camera
54
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
44
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Street photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography details
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (283 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography advice
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (400 shots)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
79
great battery pack (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
73
great battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competition (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography details
62
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
52
has manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery power (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Vlogging camera
73
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing mic socket
37
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
lighter than competition (283g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Also called as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-02-18 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 327 gr (0.72 pounds) 283 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 400 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - Built-in
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $448 $400