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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W570

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS70
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W570 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony W570, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and W570 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ZS80 was launched 7 years after the W570 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ZS80 scores vs the W570 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Sony W570

 ZS80 W570 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2011Newer by 87 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Panasonic ZS80

 W570 ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony W570

 ZS80 W570 

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 offers outside measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony W570 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS80 against the W570.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and W570 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and W570.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer ZS80 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography factors
Sony W570 Portrait photography factors
54
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Street photography information
Sony W570 Street photography information
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
small sensor (1/2.3")
58
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography highlights
Sony W570 Sports photography highlights
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography highlights
Sony W570 Travel photography highlights
79
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography factors
Sony W570 Landscape photography factors
62
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
38
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging info
Sony W570 Vlogging info
73
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone support
29
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Sony W570
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Also called as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2018-02-18 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 327g (0.72 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $448 $159