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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
63
Imaging
43
Features
62
Overall
50
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX100V Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX100V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was brought out 6 years after the TX100V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FZ80 matches up vs the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Sony TX100V

 FZ80 TX100V 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2011Newer by 73 months
Manually focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Panasonic FZ80

 TX100V FZ80 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k1040kCrisper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony TX100V

 FZ80 TX100V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ80 has exterior 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 TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ80 against the TX100V.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and TX100V is 63 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ80 and TX100V.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FZ80 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger FZ80 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography information
Sony TX100V Portrait photography information
57
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
29
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography factors
Sony TX100V Street photography factors
54
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (616g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography info
Sony TX100V Sports photography info
57
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
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comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competitors (616 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
features focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ80
Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
56
focusing manually
rather wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
42
fairly wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging advice
Sony TX100V Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (20mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors (616 grams)
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (147 grams)
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Sony TX100V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2017-01-04 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616g (1.36 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $399 $380