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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase 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 Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Panasonic ZS80

 SX200 IS ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Canon SX200 IS

 ZS80 SX200 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2018May 2009More recent by 106 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic ZS80

 SX200 IS ZS80 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

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

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography highlights
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS80
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography advice
63
lighter than competition (247 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
79
good battery (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography factors
43
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
62
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
saves RAW files
good battery (380 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (247g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
73
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no microphone port
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Canon SX200 IS vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Panasonic ZS80
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Otherwise known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-05-14 2018-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 327 grams (0.72 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch price $329 $448