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Panasonic F5 vs Sony HX80

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Panasonic F5 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed March 2016
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony HX80 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Sony HX80

 F5 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Panasonic F5

 HX80 F5 
RevealedMarch 2016January 2013Fresher by 38 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Sony HX80

 F5 HX80 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic F5 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

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

Panasonic F5 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
resolution is good (18MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 Street photography highlights
Sony HX80 Street photography highlights
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic F5
Sports photography with Sony HX80
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (390 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography advice
Sony HX80 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (121g)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
76
good battery life (390 per charge)
lighter than average (245 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography features
Sony HX80 Landscape photography features
33
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
good battery life (390 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging features
Sony HX80 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
75
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Sony HX80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2016-03-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 250 shots 390 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $100 $368