Panasonic ZS80 vs Sigma Quattro H

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS80 and Sigma Quattro H, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and Quattro H (45MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and Quattro H (APS-H) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS80 was announced 2 years after the Quattro H which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro H being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the ZS80 grades against the Quattro H when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Sigma sd Quattro H. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Sigma Quattro H Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 offers outside measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro H has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS80 and Sigma Quattro H in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS80 versus the Quattro H.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and Quattro H is 86 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and Quattro H.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS80 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma Quattro H will provide more detail with its extra 25 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZS80 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.