Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX350
Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
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63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
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Portability
62 Imaging
46 Features
51 Overall
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62 Imaging
46 Features
51 Overall
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
- Revealed January 2017
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Revealed December 2016
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Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FZ80 was introduced around the same time to the HX350 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FZ80 grades against the HX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Sony HX350
| FZ80 | HX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Panasonic FZ80
| HX350 | FZ80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony HX350
| FZ80 | HX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2017 |  | December 2016 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ80 features outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ80 versus the HX350.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and HX350 is 63 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ80 and HX350.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX350 to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ80 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Panasonic FZ80 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (616g)
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (652 grams)
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Sports photography with Panasonic FZ80
Sports photography with Sony HX350
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography factors
Sony HX350 Travel photography factors
features focus by touch
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (616 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (652 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ80
Landscape photography with Sony HX350
you can focus manually
fairly wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Panasonic FZ80 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX350 as a Vlogging camera
fairly wide (20mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (616 grams)
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (652 grams)
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-FZ82 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2017-01-04 | 2016-12-20 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | BIONZ X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5184 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | 202 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | 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 | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 616g (1.36 lbs) | 652g (1.44 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 pictures | 300 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $399 | - |