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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX80

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced March 2016
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX80 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX80, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was launched 6 years before the HX80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FP7 scores against the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony HX80

 FP7 HX80 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Panasonic FP7

 HX80 FP7 
IntroducedMarch 2016January 2011Newer by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony HX80

 FP7 HX80 
Manually focus No manual focus

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FP7 has got physical measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FP7 vs the HX80.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP7 and HX80.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX80 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged FP7 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX80 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography features
Sony HX80 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (147g)
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Sports photography features
Sony HX80 Sports photography features
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (240 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX80 Travel photography highlights
63
good battery pack (240 per charge)
supports touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (147 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
Landscape photography with Sony HX80
41
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
Vlogging with Sony HX80
29
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (147g)
75
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony HX80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2016-03-07
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 lb) 245 grams (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures 390 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $227 $368