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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX150

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX150 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX150 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was launched 6 years after the WX150 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ZS80 scores vs the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Sony WX150

 ZS80 WX150 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2012More modern by 73 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Panasonic ZS80

 WX150 ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony WX150

 ZS80 WX150 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 features physical dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS80 and the WX150.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and WX150 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and WX150.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger ZS80 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography information
Sony WX150 Portrait photography information
54
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
38
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX150 Sports photography highlights
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
Travel photography with Sony WX150
79
better than average battery (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography features
Sony WX150 Landscape photography features
62
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
46
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging information
Sony WX150 Vlogging information
73
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic port
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Sony WX150
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Also called Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-02-18 2012-02-28
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 megapixels 18 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 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes 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
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $448 $300