Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony HX80

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ200 and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was revealed 4 years earlier than the HX80 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FZ200 matches up vs the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 features external dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has dimensions 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ200 against the HX80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and HX80 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and HX80.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.