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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony S930

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS70
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony S930 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony S930, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was announced 9 years after the S930 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS80 grades vs the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Sony S930

 ZS80 S930 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2009Newer by 111 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1040k112kSharper display (+928k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Panasonic ZS80

 S930 ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony S930

 ZS80 S930 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS80 comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS80 versus the S930.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and S930 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and S930.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to produce greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer ZS80 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography advice
Sony S930 Portrait photography advice
54
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
26
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Street photography information
Sony S930 Street photography information
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography features
Sony S930 Travel photography features
79
better than average battery (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography features
Sony S930 Landscape photography features
62
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
73
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (320 x 240 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Sony S930
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-02-18 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.4 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1/8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 320x240
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 327 grams (0.72 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $448 $219