Canon EOS M3 vs Panasonic ZS80

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Canon EOS M3 vs Panasonic ZS80

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon EOS M3 conclusion.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.3 megapixels
24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon EOS M3 advantages over Panasonic ZS80

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.72 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 102 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic ZS80 advantages over Canon EOS M3

Less expensive
$398* vs $1049
Save money for lenses or accessories
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Fast startup
~1.40 vs 2.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

380 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
6 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.1 fps vs 4.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.5 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
32 vs 4 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

DSLR image quality & resolution in a mirrorless body; Higher-res 24MP APS-C sensor; Much improved AF performance; Better ergonomics with full PASM dial; Built-in Wi-Fi & NFC; Tilting LCD.
No built-in EVF; Limited native lens selection; Slow burst mode; Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; No 60p video frame rate or 4K video option.
Read our Canon EOS M3 Review

We haven’t reviewed the Panasonic ZS80.
Read our Panasonic ZS80 Initial Test

The Competition

Compared to Sony A6000

Canon EOS M3

Sony A6000

$1049
APS-C

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$648
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Sony A6000

Panasonic ZS80

Sony A6000

$398
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$648
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A6000

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Canon EOS M3

Samsung NX3000

$1049
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Samsung NX3000

Panasonic ZS80

Samsung NX3000

$398
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX3000

Compared to Panasonic ZS70

Canon EOS M3

Panasonic ZS70

$1049
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$348
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Panasonic ZS70

Panasonic ZS80

Panasonic ZS70

$398
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Bluetooth
Shoots 24p video

$348
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

Compare Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS70

Compared to Fujifilm X-E3

Canon EOS M3

Fujifilm X-E3

$1049
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
NFC

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Panasonic ZS80

Fujifilm X-E3

$398
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS80 vs Fujifilm X-E3

Compared to Nikon A1000

Canon EOS M3

Nikon A1000

$1049
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$477
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M3 vs Nikon A1000

Panasonic ZS80

Nikon A1000

$398
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$477
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic ZS80 vs Nikon A1000

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