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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
62
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony HX300
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX400V Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was revealed 2 years after the HX400V which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FZ80 grades against the HX400V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Sony HX400V

 FZ80 HX400V 
RevealedJanuary 2017February 2014More modern by 36 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic FZ80

 HX400V FZ80 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony HX400V

 FZ80 HX400V 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ80 enjoys outer measurements 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 HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ80 versus the HX400V.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and HX400V is 63 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ80 and HX400V.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX400V to give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent FZ80 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography features
Sony HX400V Portrait photography features
59
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
51
focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detection focusing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography factors
Sony HX400V Street photography factors
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average (616g)
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography info
Sony HX400V Sports photography info
58
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography factors
Sony HX400V Travel photography factors
59
has touch focus
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
heavier than average (616 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (660 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX400V Landscape photography advice
57
you can focus manually
decently wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging info
Sony HX400V Vlogging info
28
decently wide (20mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (616 grams)
29
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (660 grams)
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Sony HX400V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-01-04 2014-02-12
Physical type 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 18MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
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 Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616 grams (1.36 lb) 660 grams (1.46 lb)
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 Overall 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 300 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $448