Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB30F

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Samsung WB30F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and WB30F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was unveiled 5 years after the WB30F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ZS80 scores versus the WB30F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Samsung WB30F. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Samsung WB30F Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 features external 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) and the Samsung WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS80 vs the WB30F.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and WB30F is 86 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and WB30F.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS80 to provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger ZS80 provides a benefit in sensor technology.