Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX7V

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony HX7V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was released 6 years later than the HX7V and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS80 scores versus the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 features exterior measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS80 vs the HX7V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and HX7V is 86 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and HX7V.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS80 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.