Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX100 VA

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.

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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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

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.

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.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and RX100 VA is 86 and 89 respectively.

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.