Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ80

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic FZ80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was launched 6 years prior to the FZ80 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FX90 matches up versus the FZ80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic FZ80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FX90 against the FZ80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and FZ80 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX90 and FZ80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FZ80 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FX90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.