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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX80

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
38
Overall
39

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2010
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was brought out 3 years before the WX80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FX700 grades against the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Sony WX80

 FX700 WX80 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Panasonic FX700

 WX80 FX700 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 30 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Sony WX80

 FX700 WX80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX700 offers external dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FX700 against the WX80.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and WX80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and WX80.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX80 to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older FX700 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX80 Portrait photography advice
38
manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography details
Sony WX80 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (124g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX80 Sports photography highlights
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
45
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography advice
Sony WX80 Travel photography advice
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
71
lighter than competition (124g)
has focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX80 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX80 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Sony WX80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-21 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $399 $276