Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX9

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and WX9 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was manufactured 7 years after the WX9 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS80 grades versus the WX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS80 comes with outside measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony WX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS80 versus the WX9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS80 and WX9 is 86 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS80 and WX9.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent ZS80 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.