Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX9V

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FZ80 versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was revealed 5 years later than the HX9V and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ80 scores vs the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ80 provides outer dimensions 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 HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ80 versus Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ80 and the HX9V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and HX9V is 63 and 91 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ80 and HX9V.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ80 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer FZ80 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.