Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 was announced in 2018 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 20.3 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 3,200 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode. The camera has a Tilting 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,330k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 can capture video up to 3840 x 2160 resolution.

Here is the Panasonic -ZSxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Panasonic -ZSxx series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Panasonic ZS80	February 2018	20.3 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 3,200	Tilting 3.0" 1,040k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Panasonic ZS70 Compare	April 2017	20.3 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 3,200	Tilting 3.0" 1,040k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Panasonic ZS60 Compare	January 2016	18.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 1,040k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Panasonic ZS50 Compare	January 2015	12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 1,040k dot	amazon B&H
	Panasonic ZS45 Compare	January 2015	16 MP 1/2.33-inch	100 - 6,400	Tilting 3.0" 1,040k dot	amazon B&H
	Panasonic ZS40 Compare	January 2014	18.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 920k dot	amazon B&H
	Panasonic ZS35 Compare	January 2014	16 MP 1/2.33-inch	100 - 3,200	Tilting 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Panasonic ZS30 Compare	January 2013	18.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 920k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Panasonic ZS25 Compare	January 2013	16.1 MP 1/2.33-inch	100 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Panasonic ZS15 Compare	June 2012	12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Panasonic ZS20 Compare	April 2012	14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch	100 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Panasonic ZS10 Compare	January 2011	14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch	80 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 vs Lumix DC-ZS70 vs Lumix DMC-ZS60 vs Lumix DMC-ZS50 vs Lumix DMC-ZS45 vs Lumix DMC-ZS40.

In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80.

Here we are comparing Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 to its predecessor Lumix DC-ZS70 and displaying the major changes.

For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 vs Lumix DC-ZS70.

Tilting Touchscreen

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 has a 3.0" Tilting touchscreen with 1,040k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes this camera very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

Electronic Viewfinder

Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,330k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 features a 20.3 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Camera is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3888 resolution.

Image Stabilization

The camera has an image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth

Camera has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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USB Input and HDMI Output

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer and battery charging. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 comes with DMW-BLG10 battery pack with battery life of 380 shots.

External Storage Slots

The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) card slot.

Shutter

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80's shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/2000 sec with mechanical shutter. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.60 m at Auto ISO.

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 has dimensions of 112 x 69 x 42 mm (4.41 x 2.72 x 1.65"). It weighs 327 g (0.72 lb / 11.53 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

112 mm (4.41")

69 mm (2.72")

42 mm (1.65")