Panasonic ZS80 vs Zeiss ZX1
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
- Announced February 2018
- Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
- 37MP - Full frame Sensor
- 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 51200
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2-22) lens
- 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
- Revealed September 2018

Panasonic ZS80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic ZS80 versus Zeiss ZX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Zeiss. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

The ZS80 was brought out 7 months before the ZX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ZS80 grades versus the ZX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Zeiss ZX1
ZS80 | ZX1 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Panasonic ZS80
ZX1 | ZS80 | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | ![]() | February 2018 | More recent by 7 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimensions | 4.34" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.34") |
Display resolution | 2765k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+1725k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Zeiss ZX1
ZS80 | ZX1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic ZS80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 has exterior measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS80 vs the ZX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and ZX1 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and ZX1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS80 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will show more detail having its extra 17MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older ZS80 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS80 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Zeiss ZX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Zeiss |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Zeiss ZX1 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DC-TZ95 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2018-02-18 | 2018-09-27 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 37 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 7488 x 4992 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 255 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2-22 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 4.34 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 2,765 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330 thousand dot | 6,221 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 327 gr (0.72 lbs) | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | 512GB internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $448 | - |