Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX100 V

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX100 V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly similar but the ZS80 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The ZS80 was unveiled 17 months later than the RX100 V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ZS80 scores versus the RX100 V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 has got 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) whilst the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS80 versus the RX100 V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and RX100 V is 86 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and RX100 V.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The ZS80 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The fresher ZS80 should have a benefit in sensor technology.