Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX50V

Below is a extensive review of the Panasonic ZS80 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was released 4 years later than the HX50V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS80 scores against the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 offers external 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 HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS80 versus Sony HX50V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ZS80 compared to the HX50V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and HX50V is 86 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and HX50V.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files though you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent ZS80 should have an edge in sensor innovation.