Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX30

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS80 versus Sony WX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was introduced 6 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the ZS80 grades against the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should 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") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS80 versus Sony WX30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS80 and the WX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and WX30 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and WX30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher ZS80 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.