Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS100
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
- Announced January 2017
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Released January 2016
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS200
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the FZ80 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") possess different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ80 was unveiled 13 months after the ZS100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the FZ80 scores versus the ZS100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic ZS100
FZ80 | ZS100 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | January 2016 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic FZ80
ZS100 | FZ80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic ZS100
FZ80 | ZS100 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ80 features exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).
See the Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ80 and the ZS100.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and ZS100 is 63 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ80 and ZS100.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ80 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS100 will resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer FZ80 should have an edge in sensor technology.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FZ82 | Lumix DMC-TZ100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2017-01-04 | 2016-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | MOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | 1,166 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 9.9 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | 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, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 616 grams (1.36 pounds) | 312 grams (0.69 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 559 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 300 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $399 | $700 |