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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony S950

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony S950 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
  • Released February 2018
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS70
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony S950 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS80 versus Sony S950, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was launched 9 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ZS80 scores versus the S950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Sony S950

 ZS80 S950 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2009More recent by 110 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Panasonic ZS80

 S950 ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony S950

 ZS80 S950 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 offers external 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 S950 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Sony S950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS80 and the S950.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and S950 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and S950.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS80 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography information
Sony S950 Portrait photography information
54
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Street photography details
Sony S950 Street photography details
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography information
Sony S950 Sports photography information
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography information
Sony S950 Travel photography information
79
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography details
Sony S950 Landscape photography details
62
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (380 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
31
has manual focus
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging info
Sony S950 Vlogging info
73
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic jack
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Sony S950
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Also called as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2018-02-18 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 327 gr (0.72 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $448 $130