Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung HZ15W

The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung HZ15W, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was unveiled 9 years after the HZ15W which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ZS80 scores against the HZ15W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Samsung HZ15W. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 provides physical 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 Samsung HZ15W has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS80 vs the HZ15W.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and HZ15W is 86 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and HZ15W.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to offer you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer ZS80 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.