Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony W620

Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony W620, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and W620 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was introduced 5 years after the W620 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FZ80 grades against the W620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ80 features external 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 W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony W620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ80 against the W620.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and W620 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ80 and W620.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer FZ80 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.