Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX50

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony WX50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and WX50 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was released 6 years after the WX50 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ZS80 grades against the WX50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS80 comes with outside 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) and the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony WX50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS80 and the WX50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and WX50 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and WX50.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ZS80 will have an advantage in sensor tech.