Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX80
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Sony WX80
FX700 | WX80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Panasonic FX700
WX80 | FX700 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 30 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Sony WX80
FX700 | WX80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Compare the Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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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 |