Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS7

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was announced 5 years after the ZS7 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FZ80 grades versus the ZS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ80 has exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ80 against the ZS7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ80 and ZS7 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ80 and ZS7.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FZ80 to resolve more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger FZ80 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.