Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS80

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

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.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and ZS80 is 85 and 86 respectively.

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.