Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony RX10

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ80 versus Sony RX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the FZ80 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The FZ80 was manufactured 2 years later than the RX10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FZ80 matches up against the RX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ80 comes with 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) whilst the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ80 versus Sony RX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ80 versus the RX10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and RX10 is 63 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ80 and RX10.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ80 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX10 will give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent FZ80 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.