Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX300

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung NX300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the NX300 (20MP) is relatively close but the ZS80 (1/2.3") and NX300 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The ZS80 was launched 4 years later than the NX300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ZS80 matches up vs the NX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Samsung NX300. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Samsung NX300 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 enjoys external dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Samsung NX300 has measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung NX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS80 compared to the NX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and NX300 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and NX300.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The ZS80 offers the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The fresher ZS80 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.