Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS80

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX620 HS versus Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX620 HS (20MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was launched 21 months earlier than the ZS80 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX620 HS grades vs the ZS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while 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).

See the Canon SX620 HS versus Panasonic ZS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX620 HS compared to the ZS80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and ZS80 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and ZS80.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos though you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX620 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.