Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX80

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The SZ10 was launched 14 months earlier than the HX80 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ10 grades vs the HX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ10 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ10 and the HX80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and HX80 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ10 and HX80.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SZ10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.