Panasonic GF8 vs Sony HX80

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic GF8 versus Sony HX80, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and HX80 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The GF8 was revealed around the same time to the HX80 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the GF8 grades versus the HX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF8 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF8 comes with outside dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF8 versus Sony HX80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GF8 and the HX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and HX80 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF8 and HX80.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF8 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX80 will show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.