Canon SX500 IS has a
16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Digic 4 processor. On the other hand, Panasonic ZS80 has a
20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor.
Below you can see the SX500 IS and ZS80 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic ZS80 Cameras
Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic ZS80 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Canon SX500 IS
or the
Panasonic ZS80 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
