Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was revealed 5 years later than the Galaxy Camera 4G and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZS80 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 4G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 has physical 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS80 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 86 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZS80 should have a benefit in sensor tech.