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Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony WX80

Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
38 Overall
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS35
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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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Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZS30 versus Sony WX80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was unveiled about the same time to the WX80 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ZS30 matches up vs the WX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Sony WX80

		

		

			
 ZS30 WX80 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Sony WX80

		

		

			
 ZS30 WX80 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS30 features outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and 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 ZS30 versus Sony WX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS30 vs the WX80.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony WX80 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and WX80 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS30 and WX80.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS30 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX80 Portrait photography factors
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 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography features
Sony WX80 Street photography features
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch to focus
 lighter than competition (198 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 has focus by touch
 lighter than others in class (124 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography factors
Sony WX80 Sports photography factors
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 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (260 per charge)
 lack of phase detect AF
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX80 Travel photography highlights
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 lighter than competition (198 grams)
 offers touch to focus
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (480mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 low battery power (260 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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 lighter than others in class (124 grams)
 has focus by touch
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18MP)
 no manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 low battery power (260 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS30
Vlogging with Sony WX80
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (198 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic support
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (124 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS30 and Sony WX80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ40 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.40 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 198g (0.44 pounds) 124g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 240 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $250 $276