Panasonic FP2 vs Sony HX80

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.

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.

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.

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.