Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony S2000

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony S2000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was manufactured 8 years after the S2000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS80 scores against the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 enjoys outside measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS80 and the S2000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and S2000 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and S2000.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to produce greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ZS80 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.