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Panasonic LF1 vs Sony HX80

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 2013
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed March 2016
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Panasonic LF1 vs Sony HX80 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic LF1 versus Sony HX80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and HX80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The LF1 was revealed 3 years earlier than the HX80 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the LF1 scores against the HX80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Sony HX80

 LF1 HX80 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Panasonic LF1

 HX80 LF1 
RevealedMarch 2016November 2013More modern by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Sony HX80

 LF1 HX80 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LF1 has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LF1 versus Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the LF1 compared to the HX80.

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LF1 and HX80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LF1 and HX80.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LF1 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX80 will offer more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged LF1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
39
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/1.7")
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Sports photography details
Sony HX80 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (390 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography advice
Sony HX80 Travel photography advice
64
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
76
good battery pack (390 per charge)
lighter than average (245g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX80 Landscape photography advice
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
good battery pack (390 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX80 as a Vlogging camera
36
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
75
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic LF1 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Sony HX80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-11-26 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 gr (0.42 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 211 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 390 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $368