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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
86
Imaging
46
Features
70
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced December 2010
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and WB700 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was released 7 years after the WB700 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ZS80 matches up vs the WB700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Samsung WB700

 ZS80 WB700 
IntroducedFebruary 2018December 2010More modern by 87 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k614kCrisper screen (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Panasonic ZS80

 WB700 ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung WB700

 ZS80 WB700 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 enjoys outside measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS80 versus the WB700.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and WB700 is 86 and 98 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and WB700.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer ZS80 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
Portrait photography with Samsung WB700
54
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
29
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Street photography advice
Samsung WB700 Street photography advice
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
60
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (380 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
28
resolution is good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Travel photography highlights
79
good battery life (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography information
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography information
62
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging information
Samsung WB700 Vlogging information
73
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic support
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung WB700
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Samsung WB700
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Samsung WB700
Other name Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-02-18 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 327g (0.72 lb) -
Dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) -
Card slots One One
Retail price $448 $300