Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony HX80
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Introduced March 2016
Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony HX80 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic SZ7 versus Sony HX80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and HX80 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SZ7 was released 5 years prior to the HX80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SZ7 grades vs the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony HX80 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Sony HX80
SZ7 | HX80 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Panasonic SZ7
HX80 | SZ7 | |||
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Introduced | March 2016 | January 2012 | Newer by 50 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony HX80
SZ7 | HX80 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ7 features physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic SZ7 versus Sony HX80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ7 compared to the HX80.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ7 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ7 and HX80.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX80 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SZ7 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony HX80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-01-09 | 2016-03-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 4cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lb) | 245 gr (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 220 pictures | 390 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $199 | $368 |