Panasonic LX7 vs Sony HX80

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic LX7 vs Sony HX80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and HX80 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The LX7 was revealed 4 years earlier than the HX80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the LX7 matches up vs the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LX7 enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LX7 vs Sony HX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the LX7 compared to the HX80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and HX80 is 86 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX7 and HX80.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX7 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX80 will result in greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older LX7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.