Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony A6500
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
- Launched January 2017
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
- Announced October 2016
- Earlier Model is Sony A6300
Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony A6500 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony A6500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the FZ80 (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe FZ80 was released 3 months later than the A6500 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FZ80 scores against the A6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony A6500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Sony Alpha a6500. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Sony A6500
FZ80 | A6500 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Panasonic FZ80
A6500 | FZ80 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony A6500
FZ80 | A6500 | |||
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Announced | January 2017 | October 2016 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ80 enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Sony A6500 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
See the Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony A6500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ80 vs the A6500.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FZ80 and A6500 is 63 and 81 respectively.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ80 and A6500.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ80 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A6500 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively.
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony A6500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Sony Alpha a6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Sony Alpha a6500 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FZ82 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2017-01-04 | 2016-10-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 616g (1.36 lbs) | 453g (1.00 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") | 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1405 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 350 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $399 | $1,298 |