Panasonic FS7 vs Sony HX80

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FS7 versus Sony HX80, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and HX80 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FS7 was launched 8 years prior to the HX80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the FS7 matches up against the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS7 offers outer measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS7 against the HX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and HX80.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony HX80 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.