Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic FZ70 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic ZS80 has external dimensions of 112 x 69 x 42 mm (4.41 x 2.72 x 1.65″) and weighs 327 g (0.72 lb / 11.53 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic FZ70 has external dimensions of 130 x 97 x 118 mm (5.12 x 3.82 x 4.65″) and weighs 606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS80 and the Panasonic FZ70. Panasonic ZS80 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 18mm narrower, 28mm shorter and 76mm thinner than Panasonic FZ70.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic FZ70.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic FZ70.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic ZS80 is significantly lighter (279g ) than the Panasonic FZ70 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 (Lumix DC-TZ95) nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic FZ70's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Panasonic ZS80 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Panasonic FZ70 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to ZS80.