Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX200V

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was introduced 5 years after the HX200V which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ZS80 scores vs the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 provides outside dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS80 and the HX200V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and HX200V is 86 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and HX200V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern ZS80 should have an edge in sensor technology.