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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon SX610 HS
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS70
Photography Glossary

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Panasonic ZS80

 SX600 HS ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Canon SX600 HS

 ZS80 SX600 HS 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2014Newer by 50 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic ZS80

 SX600 HS ZS80 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

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

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX600 HS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS80
41
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (188g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
79
great battery power (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
62
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX600 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
73
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone support
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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic ZS80
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Other name - Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2018-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lb) 327 gr (0.72 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 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 290 images 380 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $249 $448