Panasonic GF3X vs Sony HX80 Specifications

4/3 224.9mm²
12.1 megapixels

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
18.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3X
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80

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General
Model Number:	GF3X	HX80
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$749.99	$350.00
Street Price:		$368.00
Date Available:	2011-10-15	2016-05-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	12.7 oz (359 g) includes batteries, kit lens	8.6 oz (245 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.2 x 2.6 x 1.3 in. (108 x 67 x 33 mm)	4.0 x 2.3 x 1.4 in. (102 x 58 x 36 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	Live MOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Panasonic	Sony Exmor R
Effective Megapixels:	12.1	18.2
Sensor Format:	4/3	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.33 microns	1.26 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.0x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	None
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	50
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	20.6
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.1
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	459
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1504 x 1504 (2.3 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 904 (1.4 MP, Other), 1440 x 1440 (2.1 MP, 1:1)	4896 x 3672 (18.0 MP, 4:3), 4896 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4896 x 2752 (13.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 3664 x 3664 (13.4 MP, 1:1), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9), 11520 x 1080 (12.4 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG	JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	n/a	10.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i/50i (sensor output is 30p/25p)) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30)	1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p) 1280x720 (30p)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD, Motion JPEG	XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	No	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Micro Four Thirds	n/a
Lens:	Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S.	ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 11 elements in 10 groups (5 aspheric elements)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 84mm	24 - 720mm
Focal Length (actual):	14 - 42mm	4.1 - 123mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	30.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22	f/3.5 (W) / f/6.4 (T) - f/8; 5-blade Iris Diaphragm
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	37.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x	Up to 2x Clear Image, up to 4x Digital Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint	Contrast Detection AF: Wide, Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Expanded Flexible Spot, Continuous AF (Advanced sports & Movie Only)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:		0.2-inch 638K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, approx. 0.5x magnification with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1(diopter) (35mm equiv.), -4.0 to +3.0 diopter, eye detector.
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	638,400 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.50x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):		0.50x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	460,000 dots	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes	No
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	Yes
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		3200
Minimum ISO (native):		80
ISO Settings:	Auto, 160-6400; Intelligent ISO	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800; * Achieved by using Multi-Frame NR
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent , Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Cool White, Fluorescent Day White, Fluorescent Daylight, Incandescent, Flash, Custom, One Push
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 60 sec	1/2000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot	Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Architecture, Sports, Peripheral Defocus, Flower, Food, Objects, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Illiminatioms, Baby 1, 2, Pet, Party, Sunset	Scene Modes: Portrait, Advanced Sports Shooting, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Pet Mode, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Soft Skin, High Sensitivity, Intelligent Sweep Panorama; Effects: Toy camera, Pop Color, Posterization, Retro Photo, Soft High-key, Partial Color, High Contrast Mono., Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Watercolor, Illustration
Self Timer:	2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds	2, 5, 10; 3 shots seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off	Auto, Flash On, Slow Sync., Flash Off, Rear Sync.; Red-eye reduction available
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	5.0 m / 16.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent	ISO Auto: 0.3 to 5.4m (W) / 2.5 to 3.0m (T)
Max Flash Sync:	1/160	1/2000
Flash Exposure Compensation:		+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVCHD, Motion JPEG	XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:	No	Yes
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	No	Yes
Remote Control Type:		Via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended):	Mini HDMI (Type C)	Micro (Type-D) HDMI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):		10.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):		10
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
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Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
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Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	340 shots	390 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):		360 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary 7.2v 1010mAh	Proprietary NP-BX1
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		No
Internal Charging Supported:		Yes
Software
Included Software:	PhotofunStudio 6.2 HD, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	The GF3X is a GF3 with updated firmware, bundled with the new 14-42mm Power Zoom lens. The GF3X will be available in black body and black lens or silver body and silver lens kits options.	Available in black.