Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W570

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").

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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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.