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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon A3200 IS versus Panasonic ZS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was unveiled 8 years before the ZS80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A3200 IS grades vs the ZS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Panasonic ZS80

 A3200 IS ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Canon A3200 IS

 ZS80 A3200 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2011More modern by 86 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic ZS80

 A3200 IS ZS80 

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS features outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Check out the Canon A3200 IS versus Panasonic ZS80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A3200 IS against the ZS80.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and ZS80 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and ZS80.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS80 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography details
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography features
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Travel photography camera
72
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
79
great battery power (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography information
42
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
62
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
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really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
73
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone port
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Canon A3200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Panasonic ZS80
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also referred to as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2018-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lbs) 327 grams (0.72 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $230 $448