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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Later Model is Canon SX150 IS
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Canon SX130 IS versus Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was announced 7 years before the FZ80 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX130 IS scores against the FZ80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic FZ80

 SX130 IS FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Canon SX130 IS

 FZ80 SX130 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2017August 2010Fresher by 77 months
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic FZ80

 SX130 IS FZ80 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS offers external dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS vs the FZ80.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and FZ80 is 85 and 63 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX130 IS and FZ80.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FZ80 to provide you with more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SX130 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Portrait photography camera
29
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography factors
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition (308g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
59
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (616g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Landscape photography camera
42
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
57
focusing manually
relatively wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging details
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
28
relatively wide (20mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (616g)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic FZ80
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-19 2017-01-04
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lbs) 616 gr (1.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $399