Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A9

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the A9 (24MP) is pretty close but the ZS80 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) offer different sensor measurements.

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The ZS80 was revealed 11 months after the A9 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS80 scores versus the A9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Sony Alpha A9. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS80 has got physical dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the ZS80 vs the A9.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and A9 is 86 and 65 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and A9.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS80 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A9 will render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ZS80 should have an advantage in sensor tech.