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 TS20 and Panasonic ZS80 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic TS20 has external dimensions of 101 x 58 x 19 mm (3.98 x 2.28 x 0.75″) and weighs 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz) (including batteries). 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).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic TS20 and the Panasonic ZS80. Panasonic TS20 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 11mm narrower, 11mm shorter and 23mm thinner than Panasonic ZS80.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS80.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS80.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic TS20 is significantly lighter (185g ) than the Panasonic ZS80 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TS20, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the ZS80.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic ZS80's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic TS20's 2.7" screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Panasonic ZS80 LCD screen also has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Panasonic TS20 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to ZS80.