Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung ST6500

Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung ST6500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was unveiled 6 years later than the ST6500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FZ80 matches up against the ST6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Samsung ST6500. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ80 offers physical dimensions 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 Samsung ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ80 versus the ST6500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ80 and ST6500 is 63 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ80 and ST6500.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ80 to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent FZ80 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.