Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W320

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W320, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and W320 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The ZS80 was brought out 8 years later than the W320 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the ZS80 grades vs the W320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 comes with physical measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Sony W320 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W320 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS80 and the W320.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and W320 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and W320.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to produce more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer ZS80 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.