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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(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
  • Launched January 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was launched 3 months before the ZS70 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ80 grades versus the ZS70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic FZ80

		

		

			
 ZS70 FZ80 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
 FZ80 ZS70 
IntroducedJanuary 2017April 2017Similar age
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ80 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ80 vs the ZS70.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and ZS70 is 63 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ80 and ZS70.
Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS70 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
	
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
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 manual focus
 decent MP (18MP)
 provides face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic FZ80 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
54
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 offers focus via touch
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average (616 grams)
76
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 features focus by touch
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography details
57
 incredible zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
61
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 supports tracking focus
 good battery pack (380 per charge)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ80
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
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 offers focus via touch
 decent MP (18MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (20mm)
 great zoom (1200mm)
 more heavy than average (616g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
79
 good battery pack (380 CIPA)
 features focus by touch
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography highlights
57
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (20mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 supports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 supports RAW files
 good battery pack (380 shots)
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FZ80 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
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 reasonably wide (20mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external microphone jack
 more heavy than average (616 grams)
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 rather wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no microphone support
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ82 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-01-04 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
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, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 gr (1.36 pounds) 322 gr (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 380 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $399 $450