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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS70
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Announced October 2017
  • Previous Model is Sony A7R II
  • New Model is Sony A7R IV
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A7R III Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony A7R III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and A7R III (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS80 was unveiled 4 months after the A7R III so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZS80 matches up vs the A7R III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Sony A7R III

 ZS80 A7R III 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Panasonic ZS80

 A7R III ZS80 
Screen resolution1440k1040kCrisper screen (+400k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony A7R III

 ZS80 A7R III 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018October 2017Same generation
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 offers exterior dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony A7R III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS80 versus the A7R III.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and A7R III is 86 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and A7R III.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS80 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R III will result in extra detail having an extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7R III Portrait photography advice
54
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
86
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R III Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
89
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (650 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography factors
Sony A7R III Travel photography factors
79
good battery life (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
great battery pack (650 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
amazing megapixels (42MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography info
Sony A7R III Landscape photography info
62
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
87
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (650 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R III as a Vlogging camera
73
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no mic jack
37
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Sony A7R III
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Sony Alpha A7R III
Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-18 2017-10-25
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max enhanced ISO 6400 102400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 327g (0.72 lb) 657g (1.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 380 images 650 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots Single Dual
Price at release $448 $2,800