Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A9
Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
56
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
56
Portability
65 Imaging
74 Features
93 Overall
81
65 Imaging
74 Features
93 Overall
81
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A9 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
- Announced February 2018
- Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
Sony A9
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
- Revealed April 2017
- Renewed by Sony A9 II
Photography Glossary Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A9 Overview
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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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.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Sony A9
| ZS80 | A9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2018 |  | April 2017 | More modern by 11 months |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Panasonic ZS80
| A9 | ZS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1440k |  | 1040k | Sharper screen (+400k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony A9
| ZS80 | A9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography information
Sony A9 Portrait photography information
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
Street photography with Sony A9
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sony A9 as a Sports photography camera
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (650 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography highlights
Sony A9 Travel photography highlights
good battery life (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
good battery life (650 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A9 Landscape photography highlights
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good battery life (650 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
Vlogging with Sony A9
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no external mic port
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A9 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Sony Alpha A9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Sony Alpha A9 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DC-TZ95 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2018-02-18 | 2017-04-19 |
| 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 | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | 204800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 693 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,440k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,330k dots | 3,686k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in 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 | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 327 grams (0.72 pounds) | 673 grams (1.48 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 92 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3517 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 pictures | 650 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
| Card slots | One | Two |
| Launch price | $448 | $4,498 |
