Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX300
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![Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80/Panasonic-ZS80-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2018
- Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Superseded the Sony HX200V
- Replacement is Sony HX400V
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX300 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The ZS80 was introduced 5 years later than the HX300 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS80 matches up vs the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Sony HX300
ZS80 | HX300 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | February 2013 | Fresher by 61 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Panasonic ZS80
HX300 | ZS80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony HX300
ZS80 | HX300 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 comes with outer dimensions 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 HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS80 versus Sony HX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS80 vs the HX300.
![Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX300 size comparison Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and HX300 is 86 and 63 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and HX300.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent ZS80 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX300 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 |
Also called | Lumix DC-TZ95 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2018-02-18 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 327g (0.72 pounds) | 623g (1.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $448 | $339 |