Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS45

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was brought out 2 years later than the ZS45 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FZ80 matches up against the ZS45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ80 enjoys outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ80 versus the ZS45.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and ZS45 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ80 and ZS45.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher FZ80 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.