Panasonic FP5 vs Sony HX80

In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic FP5 and Sony HX80, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was brought out 6 years earlier than the HX80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FP5 grades versus the HX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 features outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FP5 compared to the HX80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and HX80.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX80 to show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FP5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.