Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX20V

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was unveiled 4 years after the HX20V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FZ80 grades versus the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ80 has got exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ80 compared to the HX20V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ80 and HX20V is 63 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ80 and HX20V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images although you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger FZ80 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.