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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
81 Imaging
41 Features
31 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2014
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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was revealed 3 years earlier than the FZ80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX400 IS matches up versus the FZ80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Panasonic FZ80

		

		

			
 SX400 IS FZ80 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Canon SX400 IS

		

		

			
 FZ80 SX400 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2017July 2014More recent by 29 months
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic FZ80

		

		

			
 SX400 IS FZ80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic FZ80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the FZ80.
Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and FZ80 is 81 and 63 respectively.
Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and FZ80.
As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FZ80 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SX400 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
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 MP count good (16MP)
 provides face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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 manual focus
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography highlights
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
54
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 heavier than others in class (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography details
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 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (190 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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 incredible zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography advice
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 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery power (190 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 has focus via touch
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (20mm)
 long reach (1200mm)
 heavier than others in class (616 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FZ80 as a Landscape photography camera
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 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 no manual mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 not so great battery power (190 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
57
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (20mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 supports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ80
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 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic support
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 reasonably wide (20mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic jack
 heavier than others in class (616 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic FZ80
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-07-29 2017-01-04
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 313 grams (0.69 lb) 616 grams (1.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $229 $399