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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony WX10

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony WX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was launched 6 years after the WX10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ80 matches up vs the WX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Sony WX10

 FZ80 WX10 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2011More modern by 73 months
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic FZ80

 WX10 FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony WX10

 FZ80 WX10 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ80 has outer measurements 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 WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FZ80 vs the WX10.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and WX10 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ80 and WX10.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FZ80 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger FZ80 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography details
Sony WX10 Portrait photography details
58
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ80
Street photography with Sony WX10
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (616 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography info
Sony WX10 Sports photography info
57
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
59
features touch focus
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than others (616g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
65
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ80
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
57
focusing manually
decently wide (20mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ80
Vlogging with Sony WX10
28
decently wide (20mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
more heavy than others (616g)
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Sony WX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-01-04 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 7.10 m
Flash options 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616 gr (1.36 lbs) 161 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $200