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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX20

Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83 Imaging
61 Features
73 Overall
65

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX11
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX30
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX20 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is fairly close but the ZS80 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The ZS80 was released 5 years after the NX20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ZS80 scores against the NX20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Samsung NX20

          

          

            
 ZS80 NX20 
ReleasedFebruary 2018April 2012Newer by 71 months
Display resolution1040k614kClearer display (+426k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Panasonic ZS80

          

          

            
 NX20 ZS80 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung NX20

          

          

            
 ZS80 NX20 
Manual focus  Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 comes with exterior dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has sizing of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the ZS80 versus the NX20.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX20 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and NX20 is 86 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and NX20.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The ZS80 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh trickier. The more modern ZS80 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

            Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
Portrait photography with Samsung NX20
54
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 has face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
76
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography details
Samsung NX20 Street photography details
75
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
77
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than competition (341g)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
61
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 good battery life (380 per charge)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
60
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography info
Samsung NX20 Travel photography info
79
 good battery life (380 per charge)
 has bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
77
 lighter than competition (341 grams)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
Landscape photography with Samsung NX20
62
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 good battery life (380 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
70
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
Vlogging with Samsung NX20
73
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have external mic port
78
 selfie friendly screen
 provides face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has microphone port
 lighter than competition (341 grams)
 does not have image stabilization
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung NX20
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Samsung NX20
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Samsung NX20
Alternate name Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-18 2012-04-20
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 11.00 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, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 327 gr (0.72 lbs) 341 gr (0.75 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 785
Other
Battery life 380 photos 360 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BP1130
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $448 $1,100