Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony RX1

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the FZ80 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ80 was introduced 3 years after the RX1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the FZ80 scores against the RX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ80 has got outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ80 versus the RX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and RX1 is 63 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ80 and RX1.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ80 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX1 will resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher FZ80 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.