Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony WX300

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was manufactured 3 years after the WX300 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ80 matches up against the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ80 provides outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony WX300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FZ80 versus the WX300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and WX300 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ80 and WX300.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher FZ80 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.