Panasonic FX78 vs Sony HX80

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FX78 versus Sony HX80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was revealed 6 years prior to the HX80 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FX78 matches up against the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX78 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FX78 versus the HX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX78 and HX80.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony HX80 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older FX78 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.