Panasonic
Lumix ZS80
Pocket superzoom with 30x Leica lens, tilting selfie screen, EVF, and 4K video.
$449
Released Feb 2019
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Released Nov 2024
Alpha 1 II is 5.8 years newer.
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Wins
Lumix ZS80
Wins
Alpha 1 II
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 10 frames)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 49)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 3,200)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,330,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Lumix ZS80
112 × 69 × 42 mm
328 g (0.72 lb / 11.57 oz)
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Lumix ZS80 is 24mm narrower, 28mm shorter, and 41mm thinner than Alpha 1 II.
Lumix ZS80 is 415 g lighter than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 42mm Lumix ZS80 · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Sensor size, to scale
Lumix ZS80
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
30.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Lumix ZS80: mount data unavailable
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Lumix ZS80
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112, 68.8, 41.6
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
328 g vs 743 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MP4
ISO min (native)
80 vs 100 — lower is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better
AF points / zones
759 vs 49 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 10 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 30 fps
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Lumix ZS80
Pros
- ✓30x 24-720mm equivalent zoom
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓Tilting selfie screen
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Limited low light
- –Compact controls
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
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Panasonic Lumix ZS80
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Lumix ZS80 or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Lumix ZS80 — 50.1MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Lumix ZS80 and Alpha 1 II?
Lumix ZS80 is 20.3 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Lumix ZS80 and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Lumix ZS80 does not have IBIS, while alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Lumix ZS80 or the Alpha 1 II?
Lumix ZS80 reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Lumix ZS80 and Alpha 1 II?
Lumix ZS80 weighs 328 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Lumix ZS80 is 415 g lighter.
Do the Lumix ZS80 and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
Lumix ZS80: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Lumix ZS80 and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
Lumix ZS80: No. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 380 shots (CIPA) for the Lumix ZS80 and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the Alpha 1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Lumix ZS80 launched at $449 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The Lumix ZS80 is $6,050 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.