Panasonic F5 vs Sony HX80

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic F5 versus Sony HX80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The F5 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the HX80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the F5 grades versus the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic F5 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic F5 versus Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the F5 versus the HX80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and HX80 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and HX80.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX80 to give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older F5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.