Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX100 II

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is pretty comparable but the ZS80 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") feature different sensor measurements.

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The ZS80 was introduced 4 years after the RX100 II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ZS80 scores vs the RX100 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS80 has got outer measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS80 against the RX100 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and RX100 II is 86 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and RX100 II.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The ZS80 includes the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh tougher. The more recent ZS80 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.