Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX300

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.

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.

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.

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.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and HX300 is 86 and 63 respectively.

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.