Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony RX100 VI

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FZ80 versus Sony RX100 VI, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is fairly close but the FZ80 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") offer totally different sensor size.

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The FZ80 was released 17 months prior to the RX100 VI making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ80 matches up against the RX100 VI with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ80 enjoys 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 RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ80 versus Sony RX100 VI in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ80 versus the RX100 VI.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and RX100 VI is 63 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ80 and RX100 VI.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ80 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX100 VI will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged FZ80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.