Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic ZS80

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX500 IS versus Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was released 6 years before the ZS80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX500 IS matches up vs the ZS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS features outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SX500 IS versus the ZS80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and ZS80 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and ZS80.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SX500 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.