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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony A5100

The Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 (called Panasonic FZ82 in some regions) and the Sony Alpha A5100 are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in January 2017 and August 2014. The FZ80 is a fixed lens compact, while the A5100 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The cameras are based on a 1/2.3-inch (FZ80) and an APS-C (A5100) sensor. The Panasonic has a resolution of 18 megapixels, whereas the Sony provides 24 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Panasonic FZ80
versus
Sony A5100
Panasonic FZ80   Sony A5100
Fixed lens compact camera Mirrorless system camera
20-1200mm f/2.8-5.9 Sony E mount lenses
18 MP – 1/2.3" sensor 24 MP – APS-C sensor
4K/30p Video 1080/60p Video
ISO 80-3,200 (80 - 6,400) ISO 100-25,600
Electronic viewfinder (1166k dots) No viewfinder, LCD framing
3.0" LCD – 1040k dots 3.0" LCD – 922k dots
Fixed touchscreen Tilting touchscreen
10 shutter flaps per second 6 shutter flaps per second
330 shots per battery charge400 shots per battery charge
130 x 94 x 119 mm, 616 g 110 x 63 x 36 mm, 283 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 and the Sony Alpha A5100? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The physical size and weight of the Panasonic FZ80 and the Sony A5100 are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The A5100 can be obtained in two different colors (black, white), while the FZ80 is only available in black.

Size Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony A5100
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Comparison FZ80 or A5100 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Sony A5100 is considerably smaller (43 percent) than the Panasonic FZ80. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the FZ80 nor the A5100 are weather-sealed.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the FZ80 has a lens built in, whereas the A5100 is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the A5100 and their specifications in the Sony E-Mount Lens Catalog.

Concerning battery life, the FZ80 gets 330 shots out of its Panasonic DMW-BMB9 battery, while the A5100 can take 400 images on a single charge of its Sony NP-FW50 power pack. The battery packs of both cameras can be charged via USB, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, you can use the CAM-parator app to select your camera combination among a large number of options.

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Body Specifications
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Panasonic FZ80 130 mm 94 mm 119 mm 616 g 330 i Jan 2017 US$ 399ebay.com
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Sony A5100 110 mm 63 mm 36 mm 283 g 400 i Aug 2014 US$ 549ebay.com
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Canon SX70 127 mm 91 mm 117 mm 608 g 325 i Sep 2018 US$ 549 amazon.com
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Canon SX730 110 mm 64 mm 40 mm 300 g 250 i Apr 2017 US$ 399ebay.com
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Canon SX740 110 mm 64 mm 40 mm 299 g 265 i Jul 2018 US$ 399 amazon.com
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Panasonic FZ80D 130 mm 94 mm 119 mm 616 g 330 i Jul 2024 US$ 479 amazon.com
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Panasonic TS7 117 mm 76 mm 37 mm 319 g 300 i May 2018 US$ 449ebay.com
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Panasonic ZS70 112 mm 67 mm 41 mm 322 g 380 i Apr 2017 US$ 449ebay.com
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Sony A3000 128 mm 91 mm 85 mm 411 g 470 i Aug 2013 US$ 329ebay.com
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Sony A5000 110 mm 63 mm 36 mm 269 g 420 i Jan 2014 US$ 449ebay.com
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Sony A6000 120 mm 67 mm 45 mm 344 g 360 i Feb 2014 US$ 599ebay.com
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Sony HX95 102 mm 58 mm 36 mm 242 g 370 i Aug 2018 US$ 429ebay.com
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Sony HX99 102 mm 58 mm 36 mm 242 g 370 i Aug 2018 US$ 449ebay.com
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Sony HX350 130 mm 93 mm 103 mm 652 g 300 i Dec 2016 US$ 449ebay.com
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Sony NEX-3 117 mm 62 mm 33 mm 297 g 330 i May 2010 US$ 599ebay.com
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Sony NEX-3N 110 mm 62 mm 35 mm 269 g 480 i Feb 2013 US$ 499ebay.com
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Sony WX800 102 mm 58 mm 36 mm 233 g 370 i Oct 2018 US$ 399ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The FZ80 was launched at a lower price than the A5100, despite having a lens built in. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Panasonic FZ80 features a 1/2.3-inch sensor and the Sony A5100 an APS-C sensor. The sensor area in the A5100 is 1211 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 5.6 and 1.5. The sensor in the FZ80 has a native 4:3 aspect ratio, while the one in the A5100 offers a 3:2 aspect.

Panasonic FZ80 and Sony A5100 sensor measures

With 24MP, the A5100 offers a higher resolution than the FZ80 (18MP), but the A5100 nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 3.91μm versus 1.25μm for the FZ80) due to its larger sensor. However, the FZ80 is a much more recent model (by 2 years and 4 months) than the A5100, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixel-units. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the FZ80 has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Sony A5100 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the A5100 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 30 x 20 inches or 76.2 x 50.8 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 24 x 16 inches or 61 x 40.6 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 20 x 13.3 inches or 50.8 x 33.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Panasonic FZ80 are 24.5 x 18.4 inches or 62.2 x 46.6 cm for good quality, 19.6 x 14.7 inches or 49.7 x 37.3 cm for very good quality, and 16.3 x 12.2 inches or 41.5 x 31.1 cm for excellent quality prints.

The A5100 has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.

The Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 80 to ISO 3200, which can be extended to ISO 80-6400. The corresponding ISO settings for the Sony Alpha A5100 are ISO 100 to ISO 25600 (no boost).

In terms of underlying technology, the FZ80 is build around a BSI-CMOS sensor, while the A5100 uses a CMOS imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

FZ80 versus A5100 MP

For many cameras, data on sensor performance has been reported by DXO Mark. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.

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Sports
DXO
Overall
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Panasonic FZ80 1/2.3 18.0 4896 36724K/30p20.511.990049
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Sony A5100 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.812.7134780
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Canon SX70 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38884K/30p20.612.1106351
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Canon SX730 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38881080/60p20.511.992450
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Canon SX740 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38884K/30p20.612.1105051
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Panasonic FZ80D 1/2.3 18.0 4896 36724K/30p20.912.8163454
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Panasonic TS7 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38884K/30p20.612.1102851
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Panasonic ZS70 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38884K/30p19.110.610636
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Sony A3000 APS-C 19.8 5456 36321080/60i23.712.8106878
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Sony A5000 APS-C 19.8 5456 36321080/60i23.813.0108979
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Sony A6000 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.113.1134782
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Sony HX95 1/2.3 18.0 4896 36724K/30p20.612.1105751
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Sony HX99 1/2.3 18.0 4896 36724K/30p20.612.1105851
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Sony HX350 1/2.3 19.9 5152 38641080/60p20.511.989649
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Sony NEX-3 APS-C 14.0 4592 3056720/30p22.112.083068
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Sony NEX-3N APS-C 16.0 4912 32641080/60i22.812.5106774
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Sony WX800 1/2.3 18.0 4896 36724K/30p20.612.2107051
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. Both cameras under consideration have a sensor with sufficiently fast read-out times for moving pictures, but the FZ80 provides a higher video resolution than the A5100. It can shoot video footage at 4K/30p, while the Sony is limited to 1080/60p.

Feature comparison

Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the FZ80 has an electronic viewfinder (1166k dots), which can be very helpful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the A5100 relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Panasonic FZ80, the Sony A5100, and comparable cameras.

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Screen
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Speed *
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Shutter
Flaps *
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Flash
(yes/no)
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Stab
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Panasonic FZ801166 i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony A5100i i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/4000s 6.0/s i i
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Canon SX702360 i3.0 / 922 swivel i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
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Canon SX730i i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/3200s 5.9/s i i
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Canon SX740i i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/3200s 10.0/s i i
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Panasonic FZ80D2360 i3.0 / 1840 fixed i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
7.
 
Panasonic TS71170 i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/1300s 10.0/s i i
8.
 
Panasonic ZS701166 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
9.
 
Sony A3000202 i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 2.5/s i i
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Sony A5000i i3.0 / 461 tilting i 1/4000s 3.5/s i i
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Sony A60001440 i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/4000s 11.0/s i i
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Sony HX95638 i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony HX99638 i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony HX350202 i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/4000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony NEX-3optional i3.0 / 920 tilting i 1/4000s 7.0/s i i
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Sony NEX-3Noptional i3.0 / 460 tilting i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Sony WX800i i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.
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The A5100 has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies. In contrast, the FZ80 does not have a selfie-screen.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the FZ80 is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The FZ80 writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the A5100 uses SDXC or Memory Stick PRO Duo cards. Both cameras can use UHS-I cards, which provide for Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 and Sony Alpha A5100 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Panasonic FZ80istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony A5100istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon SX70istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon SX730istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon SX740istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
6.
 
Panasonic FZ80Distereo / monoiimicro3.0iii
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Panasonic TS7istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
8.
 
Panasonic ZS70istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
9.
 
Sony A3000istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
10.
 
Sony A5000istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
11.
 
Sony A6000istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
12.
 
Sony HX95istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
13.
 
Sony HX99istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony HX350istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony NEX-3istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Sony NEX-3Nistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony WX800istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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It is notable that the FZ80 has a hotshoe, while the A5100 does not. This socket makes it possible to easily attach optional accessories, such as an external flash gun.

Both the FZ80 and the A5100 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The FZ80 was replaced by the Panasonic FZ80D, while the A5100 does not have a direct successor. Further information on the features and operation of the FZ80 and A5100 can be found, respectively, in the Panasonic FZ80 Manual (free pdf) or the online Sony A5100 Manual.

Review summary

So what is the bottom line? Is there a clear favorite between the Panasonic FZ80 and the Sony A5100? Which camera is better? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

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Arguments in favor of the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80:

  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/30p vs 1080/60p).
  • Easier framing: Has an electronic viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1040k vs 922k dots).
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (10 vs 6 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
  • Ready to shoot: Has a lens built-in, whereas the A5100 requires a separate lens.
  • Sharper images: Has hand-shake reducing image stabilization built-in.
  • Better lighting: Features a hotshoe and can thus hold and trigger an external flash gun.
  • More affordable: Was introduced at a lower price, despite coming with a built-in lens.
  • More modern: Reflects 2 years and 4 months of technical progress since the A5100 launch.

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Reasons to prefer the Sony Alpha A5100:

  • More detail: Has more megapixels (24 vs 18MP), which boosts linear resolution by 18%.
  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • Better image quality: Features bigger pixels on a larger sensor for higher quality imaging.
  • Richer colors: The pixel size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
  • More dynamic range: Larger pixels capture a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Larger pixels means good image quality even under poor lighting.
  • Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
  • More flexible LCD: Has a tilting screen for odd-angle shots in landscape orientation.
  • More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/4000s vs 1/2000s) to freeze action.
  • More flexible: Takes interchangeable lenses and can thus be used with specialty optics.
  • More compact: Is smaller (110x63mm vs 130x94mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Longer lasting: Gets more shots (400 versus 330) out of a single battery charge.
  • Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been around for much longer (launched in August 2014).

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the A5100 is the clear winner of the contest (15 : 11 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

FZ80 11:15 A5100

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Panasonic FZ80 and the Sony A5100 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Superzoom Camera and Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance when actually working with the FZ80 or the A5100. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Panasonic FZ80..+ +....4.5/54.5/5 Jan 2017 US$ 399ebay.com
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Sony A51004.5/5+....4.5/55/5 Aug 2014 US$ 549ebay.com
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Canon SX70..+ +3.5/5..3.5/53.5/5 Sep 2018 US$ 549 amazon.com
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Canon SX730..+....4/54/5 Apr 2017 US$ 399ebay.com
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Canon SX740..+3.5/5..4/54/5 Jul 2018 US$ 399 amazon.com
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Panasonic FZ80D............ Jul 2024 US$ 479 amazon.com
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Panasonic TS7..+......3.5/5 May 2018 US$ 449ebay.com
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Panasonic ZS70..+ +....4/54/5 Apr 2017 US$ 449ebay.com
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Sony A30003/5+....4/54/5 Aug 2013 US$ 329ebay.com
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Sony A50003/5+....4.5/54.5/5 Jan 2014 US$ 449ebay.com
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Sony A60005/5+4.5/580/1004.5/55/5 Feb 2014 US$ 599ebay.com
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Sony HX95............ Aug 2018 US$ 429ebay.com
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Sony HX99........4/54.5/5 Aug 2018 US$ 449ebay.com
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Sony HX350..........4/5 Dec 2016 US$ 449ebay.com
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Sony NEX-3......70/1004.5/54/5 May 2010 US$ 599ebay.com
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Sony NEX-3N3/5......4.5/54.5/5 Feb 2013 US$ 499ebay.com
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Sony WX800............ Oct 2018 US$ 399ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony A5100

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Panasonic FZ80 Sony A5100
Camera Type Fixed lens compact camera Mirrorless system camera
Camera Lens 20-1200mm f/2.8-5.9 Sony E mount lenses
Launch Date January 2017 August 2014
Launch Price USD 399 USD 549
Sensor Specs Panasonic FZ80 Sony A5100
Sensor Technology BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format 1/2.3" Sensor APS-C Sensor
Sensor Size 6.17 x 4.55 mm 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Sensor Area 28.0735 mm2 366.6 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 7.7 mm 28.2 mm
Crop Factor 5.6x 1.5x
Sensor Resolution 18 Megapixels 24 Megapixels
Image Resolution 4896 x 3672 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Pixel Pitch 1.25 μm 3.91 μm
Pixel Density 64.04 MP/cm2 6.55 MP/cm2
Moiré control no AA filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability 4K/30p Video 1080/60p Video
ISO Setting 80 - 3,200 ISO 100 - 25,600 ISO
ISO Boost 80 - 6,400 ISO no Enhancement
Image Processor Venus BIONZ X
DXO Sensor Quality (score) .. 80
DXO Color Depth (bits) .. 23.8
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) .. 12.7
DXO Low Light (ISO) .. 1347
Screen Specs Panasonic FZ80 Sony A5100
Viewfinder Type Electronic viewfinder no viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.46x
Viewfinder Resolution 1166k dots
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 1040k dots 922k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Tilting screen
Touch Input Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Panasonic FZ80 Sony A5100
Focus System Contrast-detect AF On-Sensor Phase-detect
Manual Focusing AidFocus PeakingFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous Shooting 10 shutter flaps/s 6 shutter flaps/s
Electronic Shutterup to 1/16000sno E-Shutter
Fill Flash Built-in Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards MS or SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
UHS card support UHS-I UHS-I
Connectivity Specs Panasonic FZ80 Sony A5100
External Flash Hotshoe no Hotshoe
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port micro HDMI micro HDMI
Wifi Support Wifi built-in Wifi built-in
Near-Field Communication no NFC NFC built-in
Body Specs Panasonic FZ80 Sony A5100
Battery Type Panasonic DMW-BMB9 Sony NP-FW50
Battery Life (CIPA)330 shots per charge400 shots per charge
In-Camera Charging USB charging USB charging
Body Dimensions 130 x 94 x 119 mm
(5.1 x 3.7 x 4.7 in)
110 x 63 x 36 mm
(4.3 x 2.5 x 1.4 in)
Camera Weight 616 g (21.7 oz) 283 g (10.0 oz)
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