Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX100 V
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
- Released February 2018
- Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Released October 2016
- Superseded the Sony RX100 IV
- Successor is Sony RX100 VI
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX100 V Overview
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX100 V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Sony RX100 V
ZS80 | RX100 V | |||
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Released | February 2018 | October 2016 | Fresher by 17 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Panasonic ZS80
RX100 V | ZS80 | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 1040k | Clearer display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony RX100 V
ZS80 | RX100 V | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX100 V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V |
Alternative name | Lumix DC-TZ95 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2018-02-18 | 2016-10-06 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 24.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 327g (0.72 lb) | 299g (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 220 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $448 | $998 |