Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony A230

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony A230, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and A230 (10MP) and the FZ80 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The FZ80 was introduced 7 years later than the A230 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ80 scores vs the A230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery & Sony A230 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ80 comes with outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony A230 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ80 versus the A230.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and A230 is 63 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ80 and A230.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ80 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic FZ80 will show extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer FZ80 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.