Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX100

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS80 versus Samsung NX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and NX100 (15MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The ZS80 was manufactured 7 years later than the NX100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the ZS80 scores versus the NX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Samsung NX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Samsung NX100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 features external 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 NX100 has sizing of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS80 versus Samsung NX100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the ZS80 compared to the NX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and NX100 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and NX100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS80 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS80 will give extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger ZS80 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.