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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony QX1

Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90 Imaging
63 Features
48 Overall
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony QX1 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony QX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the FZ80 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The FZ80 was manufactured 2 years later than the QX1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FZ80 grades versus the QX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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