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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX150

Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
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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  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70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

		

		

			
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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
Photography Glossary
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