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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the FZ80 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") provide different sensor measurements.

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The FZ80 was revealed 7 years after the ZS1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FZ80 scores vs the ZS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic ZS1

 FZ80 ZS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2017May 2009More modern by 94 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic FZ80

 ZS1 FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic ZS1

 FZ80 ZS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ80 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ80 versus the ZS1.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and ZS1 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ80 and ZS1.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ80 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ80 will give you more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher FZ80 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
58
manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
25
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Street photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (616 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ80
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
57
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ80
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS1
59
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition (616g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ80
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS1
57
manual focus
really wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (20mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (616 grams)
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ82 Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-01-04 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616 gr (1.36 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $0