Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was revealed 9 years earlier than the ZS80 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX200 IS scores against the ZS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The full galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic ZS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the ZS80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and ZS80 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and ZS80.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to deliver more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.