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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX10

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS80 versus Sony WX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was manufactured 7 years later than the WX10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS80 grades vs the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Sony WX10

 ZS80 WX10 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2011More recent by 87 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic ZS80

 WX10 ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony WX10

 ZS80 WX10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS80 provides physical dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS80 vs the WX10.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and WX10 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and WX10.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern ZS80 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
54
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
Street photography with Sony WX10
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography advice
Sony WX10 Sports photography advice
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (380 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography advice
Sony WX10 Travel photography advice
79
good battery power (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography features
Sony WX10 Landscape photography features
62
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging details
Sony WX10 Vlogging details
73
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Sony WX10
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Also called Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-02-18 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.8"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 7.10 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
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 327 gr (0.72 lb) 161 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
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
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $448 $200