Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX2000

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic ZS80 versus Samsung NX2000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the NX2000 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the ZS80 (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The ZS80 was unveiled 4 years later than the NX2000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS80 matches up versus the NX2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Samsung NX2000. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 features external dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has sizing of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS80 against the NX2000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and NX2000 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and NX2000.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The ZS80 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The newer ZS80 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.