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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic ZS45

 FZ80 ZS45 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2015More recent by 25 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic FZ80

 ZS45 FZ80 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic ZS45

 FZ80 ZS45 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
58
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ80
Street photography with Panasonic ZS45
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (616 grams)
69
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (249 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography advice
57
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
55
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery (350 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Travel photography camera
59
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than average (616g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery (350 per charge)
lighter than others in class (249g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ80
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS45
57
has manual focus
really wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
47
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (20mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average (616 grams)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (249g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic ZS45
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82 Lumix DMC-TZ57
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-01-04 2015-01-06
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash modes 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, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616 grams (1.36 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" 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 350 photos
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $399 $300