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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX10

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony TX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was brought out 5 years later than the TX10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the FZ80 grades versus the TX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Sony TX10

 FZ80 TX10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017August 2011More recent by 66 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Panasonic FZ80

 TX10 FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony TX10

 FZ80 TX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ80 enjoys exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony TX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ80 vs the TX10.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and TX10 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ80 and TX10.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ80 to deliver more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer FZ80 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX10 Portrait photography factors
58
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX10 as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (616 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ80
Sports photography with Sony TX10
57
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX10 Travel photography highlights
59
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than others (616 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
weather proofing
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX10 Landscape photography factors
57
you can focus manually
really wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
46
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging details
Sony TX10 Vlogging details
28
really wide (20mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
heavier than others (616 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Sony TX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2017-01-04 2011-08-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616 gr (1.36 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $399 $309