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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released May 2016
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Panasonic ZS80

 SX620 HS ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Canon SX620 HS

 ZS80 SX620 HS 
LaunchedFebruary 2018May 2016More modern by 21 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic ZS80

 SX620 HS ZS80 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

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

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography information
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography info
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS80
48
incredible zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (380 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than competition in class (182g)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (625mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
79
great battery (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX620 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
62
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
saves RAW files
great battery (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX620 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
35
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external mic port
73
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic ZS80
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Other name - Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-05-10 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.5 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 lbs) 327 grams (0.72 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 295 shots 380 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $279 $448