Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TX20

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Sony TX20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was introduced 6 years after the TX20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZS80 scores versus the TX20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 has got external measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS80 compared to the TX20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and TX20 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and TX20.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS80 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ZS80 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.