Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX10
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Sony TX10
FZ80 | TX10 | |||
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Announced | January 2017 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 66 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Panasonic FZ80
TX10 | FZ80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony TX10
FZ80 | TX10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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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 |