Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony A9 II

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ80 versus Sony A9 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the FZ80 (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The FZ80 was unveiled 3 years before the A9 II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FZ80 matches up versus the A9 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 & Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery & Sony A9 II Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ80 features outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ80 against the A9 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and A9 II is 63 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ80 and A9 II.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ80 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A9 II will provide you with more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.