Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W290

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony W290, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was brought out 9 years later than the W290 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ZS80 grades versus the W290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 offers outside 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) while the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony W290 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS80 and the W290.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and W290 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and W290.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to deliver greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer ZS80 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.