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Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX80 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic F5 versus Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The F5 was unveiled about the same time to the WX80 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the F5 scores vs the WX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Sony WX80

 F5 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Panasonic F5

 WX80 F5 

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Sony WX80

 F5 WX80 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic F5 has got physical dimensions 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 WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the F5 vs the WX80.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and WX80.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony WX80 to offer more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.

Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography information
Sony WX80 Portrait photography information
29
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than average (121g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography factors
Sony WX80 Sports photography factors
33
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (121 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
has touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging features
Sony WX80 Vlogging features
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than average (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
35
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic F5 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Sony WX80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 121 grams (0.27 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $100 $276