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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W710

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS70
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W710 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W710, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and W710 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was revealed 5 years later than the W710 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ZS80 scores vs the W710 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Sony W710

 ZS80 W710 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2013More recent by 63 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic ZS80

 W710 ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony W710

 ZS80 W710 
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 has exterior dimensions 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 W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS80 compared to the W710.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and W710 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and W710.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to deliver more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern ZS80 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography details
Sony W710 Portrait photography details
54
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
Sony W710 as a Street photography camera
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography information
Sony W710 Sports photography information
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography information
Sony W710 Travel photography information
79
good battery life (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
has focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
Landscape photography with Sony W710
62
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging details
Sony W710 Vlogging details
73
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external mic support
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Sony W710
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Other name Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-02-18 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 2.80 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, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 327g (0.72 lb) 114g (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots 240 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $448 $90