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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A100

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A100 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS70
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Released July 2006
  • Older Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • New Model is Sony A550
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A100 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony A100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and A100 (10MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS80 was revealed 11 years later than the A100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ZS80 grades vs the A100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Sony A100

 ZS80 A100 
ReleasedFebruary 2018July 2006Fresher by 141 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Panasonic ZS80

 A100 ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony A100

 ZS80 A100 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 offers physical dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has sizing of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony A100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the ZS80 against the A100.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and A100 is 86 and 64 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and A100.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS80 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic ZS80 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent ZS80 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A100 as a Portrait photography camera
54
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Street photography features
Sony A100 Street photography features
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A100 as a Sports photography camera
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography highlights
Sony A100 Travel photography highlights
79
good battery life (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
Landscape photography with Sony A100
62
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
53
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
Vlogging with Sony A100
73
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing mic socket
9
no video
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Sony A100
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Otherwise known as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2018-02-18 2006-07-31
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 327 gr (0.72 lb) 638 gr (1.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 476
Other
Battery life 380 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $448 $1,000