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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX700 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX720 HS
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS70
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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX710 HS versus Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX710 HS (20MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was unveiled 4 years before the ZS80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX710 HS matches up versus the ZS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Panasonic ZS80

 SX710 HS ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Canon SX710 HS

 ZS80 SX710 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2015More modern by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic ZS80

 SX710 HS ZS80 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS has got physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX710 HS versus Panasonic ZS80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the ZS80.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and ZS80 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and ZS80.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images although you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SX710 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (269g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography info
47
amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography information
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lighter than competitors in class (269g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (230 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
79
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
62
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
73
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic ZS80
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Alternate name - Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2018-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 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 20 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
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 922k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, 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
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 (60p, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lb) 327 gr (0.72 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 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 230 photos 380 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $349 $448