Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W380

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony W380, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and W380 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was introduced 8 years later than the W380 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS80 grades vs the W380 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 has got exterior dimensions 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 W380 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony W380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS80 vs the W380.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and W380 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and W380.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS80 to result in extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ZS80 provides an edge in sensor technology.