Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony HX80

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS40 vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS40 (18MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS40 was introduced 3 years before the HX80 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ZS40 grades against the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS40 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS40 has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS40 compared to the HX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS40 and HX80 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS40 and HX80.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of files but you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The older ZS40 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.