Sony A77 II vs Panasonic ZS80

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Sony A77 II vs Panasonic ZS80

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
20.3 megapixels
24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony A77 II advantages over Panasonic ZS80

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

480 vs 380 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More viewfinder magnification
0.73x vs 0.53x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
24.3 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
11.5 fps vs 10.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
12.0 fps vs 9.5 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic ZS80 advantages over Sony A77 II

Less expensive
$398* vs $1798
Save money for lenses or accessories
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Thinner
41 mm vs 80 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
6 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
102 vs 26 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality, especially lower ISOs; Improved high ISO performance when using RAW; Very good dynamic range; High-resolution images; Very fast single-shot autofocus; 12fps burst mode with C-AF; Good value for its class.
Lackluster continuous AF performance; Strong NR processing in high ISO JPEGs; Sluggish buffer clearing; Short battery life compared to most DSLRs; Joystick control easy to press accidentally.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon 70D

Sony A77 II

Canon 70D

$1198
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1149
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A77 II vs Canon 70D

Panasonic ZS80

Canon 70D

$398
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1149
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic ZS80 vs Canon 70D

Compared to Canon 7D Mark II

Sony A77 II

Canon 7D Mark II

$1198
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$1597
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A77 II vs Canon 7D Mark II

Panasonic ZS80

Canon 7D Mark II

$398
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1597
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS80 vs Canon 7D Mark II

Compared to Nikon D7200

Sony A77 II

Nikon D7200

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$1016
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A77 II vs Nikon D7200

Panasonic ZS80

Nikon D7200

$398
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1016
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS80 vs Nikon D7200

Compared to Panasonic ZS70

Sony A77 II

Panasonic ZS70

$1198
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$348
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony A77 II vs Panasonic ZS70

Panasonic ZS80

Panasonic ZS70

$398
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Bluetooth
Shoots 24p video

$348
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

Compare Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS70

Compared to Nikon A1000

Sony A77 II

Nikon A1000

$1198
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$477
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony A77 II vs Nikon A1000

Panasonic ZS80

Nikon A1000

$398
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$477
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic ZS80 vs Nikon A1000

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