• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony WX80 advantages over Panasonic TS7

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • More telephoto lens reach
    200 mm vs 128 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 37 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    124g vs 319g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic TS7 advantages over Sony WX80

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 230 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    6 years vs 12 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1037k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.4 vs 16.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Sony W690

Sony WX80
Sony W690
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Sony WX80 vs Sony W690

Panasonic TS7
Sony W690
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Sony W690

Compared to Canon 130 IS

Sony WX80
Canon 130 IS
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony WX80 vs Canon 130 IS

Panasonic TS7
Canon 130 IS
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $420
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Canon 130 IS

Compared to Nikon S3500

Sony WX80
Nikon S3500
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compare Sony WX80 vs Nikon S3500

Panasonic TS7
Nikon S3500
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Nikon S3500

Compared to Canon 140 IS

Sony WX80
Canon 140 IS
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony WX80 vs Canon 140 IS

Panasonic TS7
Canon 140 IS
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Canon 140 IS

Compared to Canon 160

Sony WX80
Canon 160
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compare Sony WX80 vs Canon 160

Panasonic TS7
Canon 160
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Canon 160

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