Panasonic GX7 vs Sony HX80

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GX7 vs Sony HX80, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and HX80 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The GX7 was brought out 3 years prior to the HX80 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GX7 matches up against the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX7 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX7 comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the GX7 versus the HX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and HX80 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX7 and HX80.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX7 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX80 will resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older GX7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.