Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W370

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony W370, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and W370 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was brought out 8 years after the W370 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS80 scores against the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS80 offers physical 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) while the Sony W370 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony W370 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS80 vs the W370.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and W370 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and W370.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to offer more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer ZS80 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.