Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand 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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Released January 2013
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS25
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS35
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FZ80 was brought out 4 years later than the ZS30 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FZ80 matches up versus the ZS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic ZS30
FZ80 | ZS30 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | January 2013 | More recent by 49 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Sharper screen (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic FZ80
ZS30 | FZ80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic ZS30
FZ80 | ZS30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ80 enjoys external 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) while the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
See the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic ZS30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ80 versus the ZS30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and ZS30 is 63 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ80 and ZS30.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files however you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent FZ80 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ82 | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2017-01-04 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1200s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.40 m |
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, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 616g (1.36 pounds) | 198g (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | 330 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $399 | $250 |