Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony G3

Below is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony G3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and G3 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was revealed 9 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ZS80 grades against the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Sony G3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 offers external measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony G3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS80 vs the G3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and G3 is 86 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and G3.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to render greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger ZS80 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.