Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony QX100

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony QX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is very comparable but the FZ80 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ80 was introduced 3 years later than the QX100 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FZ80 grades versus the QX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ80 offers outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony QX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ80 against the QX100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and QX100 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ80 and QX100.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ80 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony QX100 will provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent FZ80 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.