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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
56

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

 FZ80 ZS70 

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.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

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
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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
59
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")
Photography Glossary

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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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

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