Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony WX150

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony WX150, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was launched 4 years later than the WX150 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ80 grades against the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ80 comes with exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ80 versus the WX150.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and WX150 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ80 and WX150.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher FZ80 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.