Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony H50

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was announced 9 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS80 grades versus the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 features physical 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 H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the ZS80 versus the H50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and H50 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and H50.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS80 to result in extra detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer ZS80 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.