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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony G3

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS70
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony G3 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Sony G3

 ZS80 G3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2009More recent by 111 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic ZS80

 G3 ZS80 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony G3

 ZS80 G3 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony G3 size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
54
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
26
manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Street photography features
Sony G3 Street photography features
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS80
Sports photography with Sony G3
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
23
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
79
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography highlights
Sony G3 Landscape photography highlights
62
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
36
manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging features
Sony G3 Vlogging features
73
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone support
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Sony G3
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Also called as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-02-18 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 327g (0.72 lbs) 185g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $448 $200