Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony RX100 VI

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS80 versus Sony RX100 VI, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is very well matched but the ZS80 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") have different sensor size.

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The ZS80 was introduced 3 months prior to the RX100 VI and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZS80 grades vs the RX100 VI in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 provides outer dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS80 versus Sony RX100 VI in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS80 compared to the RX100 VI.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and RX100 VI is 86 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and RX100 VI.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The ZS80 uses the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF harder.