Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX80
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10/Panasonic-SZ10-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80/Sony-HX80-front.jpg)
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Launched January 2015
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released March 2016
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX80 Overview
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").
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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.
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX80 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Sony HX80
SZ10 | HX80 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Panasonic SZ10
HX80 | SZ10 | |||
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Released | March 2016 | ![]() | January 2015 | More modern by 14 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Sony HX80
SZ10 | HX80 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX80 size comparison Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and HX80 is 93 and 91 respectively.
![Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX80-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2016-03-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.4fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | 177 grams (0.39 pounds) | 245 grams (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | 390 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $200 | $368 |