Panasonic ZS80 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and DP3 Merrill (15MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and DP3 Merrill (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS80 was announced 5 years after the DP3 Merrill which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP3 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS80 grades against the DP3 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Sigma DP3 Merrill. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Sigma DP3 Merrill Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 comes with exterior measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP3 Merrill has measurements of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sigma DP3 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS80 versus the DP3 Merrill.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and DP3 Merrill is 86 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and DP3 Merrill.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS80 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic ZS80 will provide extra detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.