Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX300M

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic ZS80 versus Samsung NX300M, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the NX300M (20MP) is fairly close but the ZS80 (1/2.3") and NX300M (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS80 was unveiled 5 years later than the NX300M and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZS80 matches up against the NX300M with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Samsung NX300M. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Samsung NX300M Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 comes with physical measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX300M has sizing of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS80 versus Samsung NX300M in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS80 and the NX300M.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and NX300M is 86 and 86 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and NX300M.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The ZS80 offers the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The more modern ZS80 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.