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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TF1

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS70
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was revealed 4 years after the TF1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS80 grades versus the TF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Sony TF1

 ZS80 TF1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018June 2013Newer by 57 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic ZS80

 TF1 ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony TF1

 ZS80 TF1 
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS80 has exterior 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) whilst the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS80 against the TF1.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and TF1 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and TF1.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer ZS80 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography details
Sony TF1 Portrait photography details
54
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Street photography advice
Sony TF1 Street photography advice
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
small sensor size (1/2.3")
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
environment proofing
lighter than average (152 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (380 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography highlights
Sony TF1 Travel photography highlights
79
great battery life (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (152 grams)
environment proofing
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (240 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography info
Sony TF1 Landscape photography info
62
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
40
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
Vlogging with Sony TF1
73
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average (152 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Sony TF1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2018-02-18 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 327g (0.72 lbs) 152g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $448 $266