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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX80

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(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
Sony HX80
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony HX80

 FP2 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Panasonic FP2

 HX80 FP2 
ReleasedMarch 2016January 2010Fresher by 75 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony HX80

 FP2 HX80 
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).

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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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX80 Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography info
Sony HX80 Street photography info
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (151g)
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography advice
Sony HX80 Sports photography advice
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography info
Sony HX80 Travel photography info
56
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
lighter than others (245 grams)
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse function
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography features
Sony HX80 Landscape photography features
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
49
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
better than average battery pack (390 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX80 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (151g)
75
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no mic jack
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony HX80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
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