Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LS80
Released in 2008, Lumix DMC-LS80 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8.1 MP effective resolution, and a 129 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ3
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Lumix DMC-LS8025 mm²
Lumix DMC-LZ3- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-LS80 and Lumix DMC-LZ3 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-LS80MetricLumix DMC-LZ3
8.1 MPEffective pixels5 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.75 µmPixel pitch2.23 µm
3.07 µm²Pixel area4.97 µm²
32.61 MP/cm²Pixel density20.13 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
129 gWeight183 g
MultiMedia, SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-LS80 and Lumix DMC-LZ3 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-LS80 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-LS80 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-LS80 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LZ3
Released in 2006, Lumix DMC-LZ3 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 5 MP effective resolution, and a 183 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.