Panasonic FP3 vs Sony HX80

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP3 and Sony HX80, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was unveiled 7 years prior to the HX80 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the FP3 matches up versus the HX80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 has physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP3 and Sony HX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FP3 against the HX80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and HX80.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony HX80 to give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FP3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.