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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
62
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
57
Overall
49

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(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
  • Released January 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Replaced the Sony HX30V
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was released 3 years after the HX50V which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FZ80 matches up vs the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Sony HX50V

 FZ80 HX50V 
LaunchedJanuary 2017April 2013More modern by 46 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic FZ80

 HX50V FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony HX50V

 FZ80 HX50V 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ80 has 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 HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the FZ80 compared to the HX50V.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and HX50V is 63 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ80 and HX50V.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony HX50V to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer FZ80 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX50V Portrait photography factors
59
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
51
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography info
Sony HX50V Street photography info
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (616 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (272g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography advice
Sony HX50V Sports photography advice
58
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
58
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (400 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
59
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (616 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
great battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competition (272g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
57
focusing manually
pretty wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
great battery life (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging information
Sony HX50V Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (20mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (616 grams)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (272 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Sony HX50V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Other name Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-01-04 2013-04-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 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, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616 grams (1.36 pounds) 272 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 400 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
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
Cost at release $399 $439