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Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
65 Imaging
35 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Older Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX30 IS
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was launched 8 years before the ZS80 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX20 IS scores versus the ZS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Panasonic ZS80

		

		

			
 SX20 IS ZS80 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Canon SX20 IS

		

		

			
 ZS80 SX20 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2018July 2010Fresher by 92 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Panasonic ZS80

		

		

			
 SX20 IS ZS80 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS offers external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX20 IS against the ZS80.
Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and ZS80 is 65 and 86 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX20 IS and ZS80.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS80 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX20 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
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 has manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
54
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX20 IS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
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 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 heavier than competitors (600 grams)
75
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 includes touch focus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography details
34
 incredible zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 supports tracking focus
 great battery pack (380 CIPA)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX20 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography features
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 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 relatively wide (28mm)
 long zoom (560mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors (600g)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 great battery pack (380 shots)
 connects via bluetooth
 includes touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX20 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
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 has manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.5 inches)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 no Time Lapse recording
62
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 supports RAW formats
 great battery pack (380 shots)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX20 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS80 as a Vlogging camera
50
 relatively wide (28mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic support
 heavier than competitors (600g)
73
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 no mic port
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Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Panasonic ZS80
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also called as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2018-02-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.80 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 327 grams (0.72 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $500 $448