Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX80
Portability
91 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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91 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
38 Overall
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96 Imaging
40 Features
38 Overall
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Launched January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony WX80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS10 scores versus the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony WX80
| ZS10 | WX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Panasonic ZS10
| WX80 | ZS10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 23 months |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony WX80
| ZS10 | WX80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS10 has got physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony WX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS10 versus the WX80.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and WX80.
To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony WX80 to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZS10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (219g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average (124 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography info
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great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
Travel photography with Sony WX80
lighter than competition (219g)
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lighter than average (124g)
boasts touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
Vlogging with Sony WX80
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (219 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (124g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-25 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine FHD | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-8.0 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 4.20 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 219 gr (0.48 pounds) | 124 gr (0.27 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
| 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 | 260 photos | 240 photos |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $350 | $276 |
