Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS80

The following is a complete review of the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was revealed 5 years earlier than the ZS80 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX600 HS grades vs the ZS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic ZS80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX600 HS vs the ZS80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and ZS80 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and ZS80.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS80 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SX600 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.