Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX80
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released March 2016
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX80 Overview
Let's look closer at the Panasonic FP2 and Sony HX80, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FP2 was released 7 years earlier than the HX80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FP2 grades versus the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony HX80
FP2 | HX80 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Panasonic FP2
HX80 | FP2 | |||
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Released | March 2016 | January 2010 | Fresher by 75 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony HX80
FP2 | HX80 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FP2 and Sony HX80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FP2 compared to the HX80.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and HX80.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX80 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FP2 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2016-03-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151 grams (0.33 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 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 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $80 | $368 |