Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX400V
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Released February 2014
- Previous Model is Sony HX300
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX400V Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS80 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ZS80 was announced 4 years after the HX400V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ZS80 matches up vs the HX400V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Sony HX400V
ZS80 | HX400V | |||
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Released | February 2018 | February 2014 | Newer by 49 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic ZS80
HX400V | ZS80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony HX400V
ZS80 | HX400V | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 enjoys external dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Sony HX400V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS80 and the HX400V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and HX400V is 86 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and HX400V.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures but you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The newer ZS80 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DC-TZ95 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2018-02-18 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 327 gr (0.72 lb) | 660 gr (1.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | 300 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $448 | $448 |