Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W620

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.