Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A6100

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony A6100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is fairly close but the ZS80 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS80 was unveiled 18 months prior to the A6100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the ZS80 grades vs the A6100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS80 provides 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 A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony A6100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS80 against the A6100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and A6100 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and A6100.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS80 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A6100 will render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older ZS80 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.