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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Canon SD1300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1300 IS was launched 9 years before the ZS80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SD1300 IS matches up vs the ZS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Panasonic ZS80

 SD1300 IS ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Canon SD1300 IS

 ZS80 SD1300 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2010More modern by 97 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic ZS80

 SD1300 IS ZS80 

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS has external measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD1300 IS compared to the ZS80.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1300 IS and ZS80 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1300 IS and ZS80.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS80 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SD1300 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
79
better than average battery life (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1300 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
62
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1300 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
73
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SD1300 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1300 IS and Panasonic ZS80
 Canon PowerShot SD1300 ISPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Other name IXUS 105 / IXY 200F Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-08 2018-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 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 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 327g (0.72 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release - $448