Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX300
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70 Overall
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2018
- Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Announced February 2013
- Later Model is Sony WX350
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX300 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS80 was manufactured 5 years later than the WX300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS80 grades versus the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Sony WX300
ZS80 | WX300 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | February 2013 | Fresher by 61 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic ZS80
WX300 | ZS80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony WX300
ZS80 | WX300 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 features outer measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS80 compared to the WX300.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and WX300 is 86 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and WX300.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger ZS80 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
Also Known as | Lumix DC-TZ95 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2018-02-18 | 2013-02-20 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 18 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 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 grams (0.72 pounds) | 166 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $448 | $330 |