Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A99

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A99, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the A99 (24MP) is pretty similar but the ZS80 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS80 was announced 5 years after the A99 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS80 scores versus the A99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS80 has got outside dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony A99 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ZS80 and the A99.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and A99 is 86 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and A99.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS80 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A99 will offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger ZS80 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.