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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W620

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W620 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Sony W620, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and W620 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was unveiled 6 years later than the W620 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ZS80 scores vs the W620 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Sony W620

 ZS80 W620 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2012More recent by 75 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic ZS80

 W620 ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony W620

 ZS80 W620 

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS80 provides outer measurements 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 W620 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS80 versus Sony W620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS80 versus the W620.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and W620 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and W620.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS80 to provide greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger ZS80 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
Portrait photography with Sony W620
54
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
34
decent MP (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Street photography advice
Sony W620 Street photography advice
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
56
lighter than average in class (116g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (380 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
Travel photography with Sony W620
79
great battery (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W620 as a Landscape photography camera
62
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging advice
Sony W620 Vlogging advice
73
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (116 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Sony W620
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Otherwise known as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-02-18 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 3.00 m
Flash settings 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 327 gr (0.72 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photos 220 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $448 $102