Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS80

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX400 IS versus Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was launched 4 years before the ZS80 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX400 IS scores vs the ZS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS has got outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX400 IS versus Panasonic ZS80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX400 IS against the ZS80.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and ZS80 is 81 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and ZS80.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS80 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SX400 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.