Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony NEX-5T

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS80 was introduced 4 years after the NEX-5T which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the ZS80 grades against the NEX-5T with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 provides physical 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) while the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS80 vs the NEX-5T.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and NEX-5T is 86 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and NEX-5T.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS80 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS80 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.