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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX80

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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 FH8 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was brought out 12 months before the WX80 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FH8 matches up against the WX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Sony WX80

 FH8 WX80 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Panasonic FH8

 WX80 FH8 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Sony WX80

 FH8 WX80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH8 comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FH8 against the WX80.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and WX80.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older FH8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX80 Portrait photography advice
34
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH8
Street photography with Sony WX80
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (123g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography features
Sony WX80 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography details
Sony WX80 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average in class (123 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
71
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
43
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX80 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (123g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (124 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Sony WX80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 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 123g (0.27 lb) 124g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 photographs 240 photographs
Form of battery 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 feature
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
Launch price $149 $276