Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony RX100 II

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FZ80 versus Sony RX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is relatively similar but the FZ80 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ80 was released 3 years after the RX100 II which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FZ80 scores against the RX100 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ80 has physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ80 and the RX100 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and RX100 II is 63 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ80 and RX100 II.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ80 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 II will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern FZ80 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.