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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX80

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced March 2016
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was released 7 years before the HX80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH22 scores against the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Sony HX80

 FH22 HX80 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Panasonic FH22

 HX80 FH22 
IntroducedMarch 2016January 2010More recent by 75 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Sony HX80

 FH22 HX80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH22 has external dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FH22 compared to the HX80.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and HX80 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH22 and HX80.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX80 Portrait photography advice
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
39
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography factors
Sony HX80 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
Sports photography with Sony HX80
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (390 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
Travel photography with Sony HX80
67
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
76
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
lighter than competition (245g)
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
49
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX80 Vlogging highlights
30
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
75
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no mic support
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Panasonic FH22 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Sony HX80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS33 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-06 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 gr (0.37 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 - 390 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $368