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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(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
  • Released January 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Newer Model is Sony HX20V
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony HX10V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was launched 4 years after the HX10V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FZ80 scores against the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Sony HX10V

 FZ80 HX10V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017February 2012More modern by 60 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic FZ80

 HX10V FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony HX10V

 FZ80 HX10V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ80 enjoys outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony HX10V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ80 vs the HX10V.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and HX10V is 63 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ80 and HX10V.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of images though you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher FZ80 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
58
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography features
Sony HX10V Street photography features
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (616g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography information
Sony HX10V Sports photography information
57
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ80
Travel photography with Sony HX10V
59
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (616 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (234g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography information
Sony HX10V Landscape photography information
57
you can focus manually
rather wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
45
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging advice
Sony HX10V Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (20mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (616 grams)
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (234g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Sony HX10V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-01-04 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 5.30 m
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 Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616g (1.36 lb) 234g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 320 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $399 $616