Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TX66
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![Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80/Panasonic-ZS80-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX66/Sony-TX66-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Launched February 2012
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TX66 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Sony TX66, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The ZS80 was announced 6 years later than the TX66 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZS80 matches up vs the TX66 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Sony TX66
ZS80 | TX66 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 73 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Panasonic ZS80
TX66 | ZS80 | |||
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Display size | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+190k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony TX66
ZS80 | TX66 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. 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) and the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Sony TX66 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS80 compared to the TX66.
![Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TX66 size comparison Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TX66 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX66-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and TX66 is 86 and 97 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX66-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and TX66.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZS80 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
![Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX66-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX66-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Also called | Lumix DC-TZ95 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2018-02-18 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | 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, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 327 grams (0.72 lb) | 109 grams (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 250 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $448 | $350 |