Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony QX30

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony QX30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was announced 3 years later than the QX30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS80 matches up vs the QX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 has outside measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS80 and the QX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and QX30 is 86 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and QX30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The fresher ZS80 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.