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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
85 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Updated by Canon SX150 IS
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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was released 8 years before the ZS80 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX130 IS scores versus the ZS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic ZS80

		

		

			
 SX130 IS ZS80 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Canon SX130 IS

		

		

			
 ZS80 SX130 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2018August 2010More modern by 91 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic ZS80

		

		

			
 SX130 IS ZS80 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS features physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the ZS80.
Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and ZS80 is 85 and 86 respectively.
Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and ZS80.
Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS80 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography advice
29
 manual focus
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
54
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (20MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (308g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
75
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography info
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
61
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 better than average battery power (380 per charge)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography features
61
 lighter than competitors (308g)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 very long reach (336mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
79
 better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
 has bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 MP count decent (20MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 really wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography advice
42
 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
62
 focusing manually
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 exports RAW formats
 better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging features
29
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (308g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone socket
73
 really wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no microphone support
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic ZS80
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also called - Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-19 2018-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync 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 metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 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 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 308g (0.68 lbs) 327g (0.72 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $250 $448