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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
80 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Newer Model is Canon SX510 HS
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 SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was released 5 years prior to the FZ80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX500 IS matches up vs the FZ80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Panasonic FZ80

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Canon SX500 IS

		

		

			
 FZ80 SX500 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017August 2012More modern by 53 months
Screen resolution1040k461kCrisper screen (+579k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic FZ80

		

		

			
 SX500 IS FZ80 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS has got external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX500 IS and the FZ80.
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and FZ80 is 80 and 63 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and FZ80.
To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ80 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged SX500 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography advice
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 manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/1,600s)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
58
 manual focus
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 offers face detect focus
 supports RAW files
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Street photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography details
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
54
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors (616g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography details
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 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery life (195 per charge)
 lacks phase detect AF
57
 amazing zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 offers tracking focus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography highlights
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 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 low battery life (195 per charge)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 comes with focus via touch
 good MP (18MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (20mm)
 great zoom (1200mm)
 more heavy than competitors (616g)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX500 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ80
46
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 low battery life (195 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
57
 manual focus
 relatively wide (20mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 supports RAW files
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging advice
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic socket
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 relatively wide (20mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone jack
 more heavy than competitors (616 grams)
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic FZ80
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-21 2017-01-04
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 1 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/1600s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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 H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 341g (0.75 pounds) 616g (1.36 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 195 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $299 $399