Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A6300
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A6300 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push 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
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
- Launched February 2016
- Older Model is Sony A6000
- Refreshed by Sony A6500
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A6300 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A6300, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is very well matched but the ZS80 (1/2.3") and A6300 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ZS80 was introduced 2 years later than the A6300 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the ZS80 grades against the A6300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A6300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Sony Alpha a6300. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Sony A6300
ZS80 | A6300 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | February 2016 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Panasonic ZS80
A6300 | ZS80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony A6300
ZS80 | A6300 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size |
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 offers external 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) and the Sony A6300 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A6300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ZS80 and the A6300.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and A6300 is 86 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and A6300.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS80 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A6300 will give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent ZS80 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A6300 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Sony Alpha a6300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Sony Alpha a6300 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DC-TZ95 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2018-02-18 | 2016-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | BIONZ X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | 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, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 327 gr (0.72 lb) | 404 gr (0.89 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1437 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | 400 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $448 | $889 |