Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX1
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
- Announced February 2018
- Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Announced February 2013
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX1 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is relatively comparable but the ZS80 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ZS80 was revealed 5 years after the RX1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ZS80 matches up against the RX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Sony RX1
ZS80 | RX1 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | February 2013 | More modern by 61 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Panasonic ZS80
RX1 | ZS80 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | 1040k | Crisper screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony RX1
ZS80 | RX1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 enjoys outer dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS80 versus the RX1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and RX1 is 86 and 79 respectively.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and RX1.
As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS80 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1 will produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger ZS80 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Alternative name | Lumix DC-TZ95 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2018-02-18 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 35mm (1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.0-22.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 327g (0.72 lbs) | 482g (1.06 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 93 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | 270 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $448 | $2,798 |