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Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony HX80

Portability
68 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91 Imaging
44 Features
60 Overall
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed March 2016
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony HX80 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FZ40 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ40 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the HX80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the FZ40 scores versus the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Sony HX80

		

		

			
 FZ40 HX80 
Manual focus  More precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Panasonic FZ40

		

		

			
 HX80 FZ40 
RevealedMarch 2016July 2010Fresher by 68 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Sony HX80

		

		

			
 FZ40 HX80 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ40 provides external dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony HX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ40 and the HX80.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony HX80 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ40 and HX80 is 68 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ40 and HX80.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX80 to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older FZ40 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX80 Portrait photography advice
46
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 saves RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
39
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 provides face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic FZ40 as a Street photography camera
 Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than average in class (494 grams)
70
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (245 grams)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX80 Sports photography highlights
43
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
57
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 good battery (390 shots)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography advice
Sony HX80 Travel photography advice
54
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than average in class (494g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
76
 good battery (390 shots)
 lighter than others in class (245g)
 decent MP (18MP)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 really wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography information
Sony HX80 Landscape photography information
51
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 saves RAW formats
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
 really wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 good battery (390 shots)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ40
Vlogging with Sony HX80
23
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic jack
 heavier than average in class (494g)
75
 really wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (245g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Sony HX80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ45 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-21 2016-03-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II Bionz X
Sensor type CCD 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 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 9.50 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 494 grams (1.09 pounds) 245 grams (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $420 $368