Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony a5000

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Sony a5000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is very similar but the ZS80 (1/2.3") and a5000 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS80 was released 4 years after the a5000 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the ZS80 matches up versus the a5000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 has got physical measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS80 versus Sony a5000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS80 against the a5000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and a5000 is 86 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and a5000.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The ZS80 has got the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The younger ZS80 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.