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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX70

Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
41

Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX70 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was revealed 6 years after the WX70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS80 grades vs the WX70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Sony WX70

		

		

			
 ZS80 WX70 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2012Newer by 74 months
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic ZS80

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony WX70

		

		

			
 ZS80 WX70 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 offers physical dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS80 compared to the WX70.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX70 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and WX70 is 86 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and WX70.
All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger ZS80 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography features
Sony WX70 Portrait photography features
54
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 offers face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
34
 good megapixels (16MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
75
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 features focus by touch
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
68
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus by touch
 lighter than competition in class (114g)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography features
Sony WX70 Sports photography features
61
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (380 shots)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography advice
Sony WX70 Travel photography advice
79
 better than average battery (380 shots)
 has bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 good megapixels (20MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 decently wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
 lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
 offers focus by touch
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
62
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
43
 decently wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging factors
Sony WX70 Vlogging factors
73
 decently wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 lack of external microphone jack
36
 decently wide (25mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (114g)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Sony WX70
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Otherwise known as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-02-18 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
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 rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash options 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
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 327 grams (0.72 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 240 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $448 $242