Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung SL820

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS80 versus Samsung SL820, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and SL820 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was manufactured 9 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the ZS80 grades against the SL820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 comes with 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) whilst the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ZS80 compared to the SL820.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and SL820 is 86 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and SL820.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to offer you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 provides an edge in sensor innovation.