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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX80

Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS80
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released March 2016
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic ZS70 versus Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS70 (20MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS70 was introduced 14 months later than the HX80 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS70 matches up vs the HX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Sony HX80

 ZS70 HX80 
ReleasedApril 2017March 2016More recent by 14 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Panasonic ZS70

 HX80 ZS70 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS70 and Sony HX80

 ZS70 HX80 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS70 comes with exterior dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS70 against the HX80.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS70 and HX80 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS70 and HX80.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern ZS70 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX80 Portrait photography highlights
54
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
39
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Street photography features
Sony HX80 Street photography features
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (245g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Sports photography camera
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (380 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (390 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography factors
Sony HX80 Travel photography factors
79
great battery (380 CIPA)
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
76
good battery power (390 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (245 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Landscape photography camera
62
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
good battery power (390 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging information
Sony HX80 Vlogging information
74
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone port
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS70 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS70 and Sony HX80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ90 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-04-19 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 322 gr (0.71 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 380 photographs 390 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $450 $368