Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX10

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS80 versus Samsung NX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and NX10 (15MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and NX10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS80 was introduced 7 years after the NX10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS80 grades versus the NX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Samsung NX10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Samsung NX10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 comes with outside dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX10 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS80 versus Samsung NX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS80 and the NX10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and NX10 is 86 and 80 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and NX10.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS80 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic ZS80 will offer more detail using its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger ZS80 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.