Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony WX80

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony WX80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS8 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS8 was announced 17 months prior to the WX80 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ZS8 matches up against the WX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS8 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS8 vs Sony WX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS8 compared to the WX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS8 and WX80 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS8 and WX80.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX80 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged ZS8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.