Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony HX80

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS10 versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was brought out 6 years prior to the HX80 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS10 matches up vs the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS10 comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS10 versus the HX80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS10 and HX80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and HX80.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX80 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.