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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX80

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump 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 FH6 vs Sony HX80 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony HX80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was announced 5 years prior to the HX80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH6 grades versus the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony HX80

 FH6 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Panasonic FH6

 HX80 FH6 
RevealedMarch 2016January 2012More modern by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony HX80

 FH6 HX80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FH6 versus Sony HX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FH6 compared to the HX80.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and HX80 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and HX80.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX80 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FH6 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
Portrait photography with Sony HX80
33
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
resolution is good (18MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH6
Street photography with Sony HX80
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (119g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
Sports photography with Sony HX80
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
great battery life (280 shots)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (390 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Travel photography camera
70
great battery life (280 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (119g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
76
great battery power (390 per charge)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography details
Sony HX80 Landscape photography details
41
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
great battery life (280 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
great battery power (390 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
Vlogging with Sony HX80
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (119g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
75
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no external mic socket
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Sony HX80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-09 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 grams (0.26 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 280 images 390 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $129 $368