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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89 Imaging
54 Features
77 Overall
63

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Announced July 2018
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony RX100 VA, former being 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 VA (20MP) is pretty comparable but the ZS80 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") boast totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The ZS80 was unveiled 4 months prior to the RX100 VA and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZS80 scores versus the RX100 VA for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
 ZS80 RX100 VA 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Panasonic ZS80

		

		

			
 RX100 VA ZS80 
Screen resolution1229k1040kSharper screen (+189k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
 ZS80 RX100 VA 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018July 2018Same age
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 enjoys physical measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS80 against the RX100 VA.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and RX100 VA is 86 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and RX100 VA.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The ZS80 features the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field harder.
	
			Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography factors
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography factors
54
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
66
 focusing manually
 high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (1")
 includes face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
 can't use external flash
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
 Sony RX100 VA as a Street photography camera
75
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 provides touch to focus
 small sensor (1/2.3")
86
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than competition (299g)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography details
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography details
61
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 great battery life (380 CIPA)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
70
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 high max fps (24.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 includes tracking focus
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 low battery power (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VA
79
 great battery life (380 shots)
 has bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 decently wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
76
 lighter than competition (299g)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 decently wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 missing Timelapse recording
 low battery power (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony RX100 VA as a Landscape photography camera
62
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 delivers RAW files
 great battery life (380 per charge)
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
66
 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 exports RAW formats
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 low battery power (220 per charge)
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VA
73
 decently wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have external mic support
81
 decently wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lighter than competition (299 grams)
 missing microphone support
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Sony RX100 VA
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Also called Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-02-18 2018-07-13
Physical type 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 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data    
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
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 rate 10.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 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 Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 327g (0.72 lb) 299g (0.66 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 220 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $448 $998