Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX10V

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was launched 6 years later than the HX10V and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS80 scores versus the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 offers outer measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX10V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS80 versus the HX10V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and HX10V is 86 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and HX10V.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS80 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.