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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony WX80

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
38 Overall
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony WX80 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS5 versus Sony WX80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was revealed 3 years earlier than the WX80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the ZS5 scores vs the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Sony WX80

					

					

						
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Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Panasonic ZS5

					

					

						
 WX80 ZS5 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 31 months
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Panasonic ZS5 and Sony WX80

					

					

						
 ZS5 WX80 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS5 has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS5 versus Sony WX80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS5 versus the WX80.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony WX80 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and WX80 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS5 and WX80.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX80 to offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older ZS5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

						Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX80 Portrait photography highlights
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 offers face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
34
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography features
Sony WX80 Street photography features
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch focus
 lighter than others (124g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
Sports photography with Sony WX80
31
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
 max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
44
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
63
 lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 great reach (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
 lighter than others (124g)
 comes with touch focus
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX80 Landscape photography highlights
33
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
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 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
31
 quite wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (214g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic support
35
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (124 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have external mic support
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Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS5 and Sony WX80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ8 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II BIONZ
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.30 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
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
Launch price $300 $276