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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX500 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX520 HS
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
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the ZS80 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the SX510 HS scores vs the ZS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Panasonic ZS80

 SX510 HS ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Canon SX510 HS

 ZS80 SX510 HS 
RevealedFebruary 2018August 2013More recent by 54 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k461kClearer screen (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic ZS80

 SX510 HS ZS80 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX510 HS vs the ZS80.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and ZS80 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and ZS80.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to give you extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX510 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography highlights
34
you can focus manually
supports face detect focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography details
36
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (250 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Travel photography camera
54
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (250 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
79
great battery power (380 shots)
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography features
40
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (250 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
62
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
73
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Panasonic ZS80
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Alternative name - Lumix DC-TZ95
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-08-22 2018-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 349g (0.77 lbs) 327g (0.72 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photos 380 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $249 $448