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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
86 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
51

Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX150 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX170 IS
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX160 IS was brought out 4 years earlier than the FZ80 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX160 IS scores vs the FZ80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Panasonic FZ80

					

					

						
 SX160 IS FZ80 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Canon SX160 IS

					

					

						
 FZ80 SX160 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017June 2013More modern by 43 months
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Panasonic FZ80

					

					

						
 SX160 IS FZ80 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX160 IS features exterior measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX160 IS vs the FZ80.
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and FZ80 is 86 and 63 respectively.
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX160 IS and FZ80.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FZ80 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX160 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

						Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX160 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FZ80 as a Portrait photography camera
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 you can focus manually
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 includes face detection focusing
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
58
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (18MP)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography factors
59
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (291g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
54
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX160 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ80
51
 great zoom range (28-448mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (380 shots)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
57
 amazing zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography advice
69
 better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
 lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 great zoom (448mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
 supports focus via touch
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (20mm)
 very long reach (1200mm)
 more heavy than competition (616 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography features
51
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
57
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (20mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 exports RAW formats
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX160 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging factors
31
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 lighter than competition in class (291 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone jack
28
 fairly wide (20mm)
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone socket
 more heavy than competition (616g)
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Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Panasonic FZ80
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Other name - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 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 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-448mm (16.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 291 grams (0.64 lb) 616 grams (1.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 330 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $199 $399