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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS70 Comparison

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20 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS70 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing ZS80 and ZS70, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by Panasonic. Panasonic ZS80 was introduced to market in February 2018 and Panasonic ZS70 was launched in April 2017. There is only 10 months difference between ZS80 and ZS70 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

We can expect this to be a close match up because both models are ranked amongst the best in Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Out of 245 cameras in this class, Panasonic ZS80 is ranked #4 with an overall score of 62 and Panasonic ZS70 is ranked #9 with an overall score of 61.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic ZS70 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-18
  • 20MP - 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)
  • 24-720 mm F3.3-6.4 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 2330k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 327g. 112 x 69 x 42 mm
  • Also known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Compare

Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-04-19
  • 20MP - 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)
  • 24-720 mm F3.3-6.4 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 1166k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 322g. 112 x 67 x 41 mm
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic ZS70 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Viewfinder Magnification
0.53x vs 0.46x Larger Viewfinder
Viewfinder Resolution
2330k dot vs 1166k dot 99% higher resolution
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 over Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Weight
322 g vs 327 g 5 g lighter
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Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
20 MP vs 20 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots High resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 10.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 24mm Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele
720mm vs 720mm Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs Yes Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking
Yes vs Yes Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Post Focus Mode
Yes vs Yes Change focus point after taking a shot
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Video Bit rates
100mbps vs 100mbps High Video quality
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele
6.40 vs 6.40 Slow lenses at tele
Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS70: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic ZS70 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 ZS70 has external dimensions of 112 x 67 x 41 mm (4.41 x 2.64 x 1.61″) and weighs 322 g (0.71 lb / 11.36 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic ZS70.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS70 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic ZS70 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic ZS70.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS70 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic ZS70 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic ZS70.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS70 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic ZS70 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic ZS70 is 5g lighter than the Panasonic ZS80 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

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ZS80
ZS70
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 (Lumix DC-TZ95) nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 (Lumix DC-TZ90) provides any type of weather sealing in their body, 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

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic ZS70's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Both cameras feature Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS70: Sensor Comparison

Both Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic ZS70 have 1/2.3 sized 20.0 MP resolution sensors so sensor size and resolution is not a differentiator between these two cameras.

Below you can see the ZS80 and ZS70 sensor size comparison.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic ZS70 Cameras


Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic ZS70 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS70 Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic ZS70 features 24-720 mm F3.3-6.4 30x zoom lenses so they have the same focal range and light collecting ability.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm and have the same max aperture of f3.30 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 720mm and have the same max aperture of f6.40 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ZS80
ZS70
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

ZS80
ZS70
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

ZS80
ZS70
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

ZS80
ZS70
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic ZS70 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic ZS70 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic ZS80 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic ZS70 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic ZS80 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Panasonic ZS70 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
Read the details

Panasonic ZS80 for Sports Photography

POOR

Panasonic ZS70 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Wireless Connection
720 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.40
Read the details
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
720 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.40
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Panasonic ZS80 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic ZS70 for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
30.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
327g
Body Thickness 42mm
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
30.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
322g
Body Thickness 41mm
Read the details

Panasonic ZS80 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic ZS70 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS70: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic ZS70, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic ZS80 and Panasonic ZS70 scores compare:

Panasonic ZS80
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #3 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #265 out of 1240 in all Cameras
Panasonic ZS70
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #6 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #284 out of 1240 in all Cameras

Panasonic ZS80 has a higher Overall Score than the Panasonic ZS70 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Panasonic ZS70 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Announced 2018-02-18 2017-04-19
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 6400 ISO 6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 49
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-720 mm (30x) 24-720 mm (30x)
Max Aperture F3.3-6.4 F3.3-6.4
Macro Focus Range 3cm 3cm
Screen
Type Tilting Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,330k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.53x 0.46x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/16000s 1/16000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 327g 322g
Dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm 112 x 67 x 41mm
Battery Life 380 shots 380 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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