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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony HX80

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony HX80 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(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
Sony HX80
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Sony HX80

 SZ7 HX80 

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Panasonic SZ7

 HX80 SZ7 
IntroducedMarch 2016January 2012Newer by 50 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Sony HX80

 SZ7 HX80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ7 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ7
Portrait photography with Sony HX80
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
39
MP count decent (18MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Street photography details
Sony HX80 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (133 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ7
Sports photography with Sony HX80
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery life (390 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography information
Sony HX80 Travel photography information
70
lighter than competitors (133g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
76
great battery life (390 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX80 Landscape photography advice
42
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
great battery life (390 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging info
Sony HX80 Vlogging info
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (133g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Sony HX80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
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