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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX350

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS70
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Newer Model is Sony WX500
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX350 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS80 versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ZS80 was manufactured 4 years after the WX350 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the ZS80 matches up versus the WX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Sony WX350

 ZS80 WX350 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2014More modern by 49 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic ZS80

 WX350 ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony WX350

 ZS80 WX350 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 has external measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS80 versus Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS80 against the WX350.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and WX350 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and WX350.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent ZS80 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
54
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
37
decent MP (18MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (164g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography information
Sony WX350 Sports photography information
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography advice
Sony WX350 Travel photography advice
79
great battery pack (380 shots)
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
good battery power (470 shots)
lighter than competition (164g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
62
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
47
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
Vlogging with Sony WX350
73
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone socket
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (164 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-02-18 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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 -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 327 gr (0.72 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 470 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $448 $270