Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS5
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ80/Panasonic-FZ80-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Released June 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The FZ80 was unveiled 6 years after the ZS5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FZ80 scores vs the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic ZS5
FZ80 | ZS5 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 80 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic FZ80
ZS5 | FZ80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic ZS5
FZ80 | ZS5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ80 has outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic ZS5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FZ80 versus the ZS5.
![Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ80-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS5-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ80 and ZS5 is 63 and 92 respectively.
![Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ80-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ80 and ZS5.
Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ80 to give extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent FZ80 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
![Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ80-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ80-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FZ82 | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2017-01-04 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.30 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 616 gr (1.36 pounds) | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $399 | $300 |