Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX5

Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic ZS80 versus Sony HX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS80 was launched 7 years later than the HX5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS80 scores against the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 features outside dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS80 versus the HX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and HX5 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and HX5.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS80 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS80 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger ZS80 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.