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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(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
Sony HX400V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Sony HX400V

 ZS80 HX400V 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2014Newer by 49 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic ZS80

 HX400V ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony HX400V

 ZS80 HX400V 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and HX400V is 86 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX400V Portrait photography advice
54
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
51
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
Street photography with Sony HX400V
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
small sensor size (1/2.3")
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography advice
Sony HX400V Sports photography advice
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (380 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography advice
Sony HX400V Travel photography advice
79
good battery pack (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
53
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (660g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography features
Sony HX400V Landscape photography features
62
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging info
Sony HX400V Vlogging info
73
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone jack
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (660g)
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Sony HX400V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
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