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Summary
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better than the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 (Lumix DC-FZ82) highest resolution of 4896 x 3672 pixels (18 megapixels). The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV is equipped with larger sensor than the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 (Lumix DC-FZ82): 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) versus 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm). This is the most important advantage of this camera as large sensor allows the photographer to take pictures of the better quality. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV offers a wider ISO range of 100-12800 in compare with 80-3200 ISO range of the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 (Lumix DC-FZ82). Such ISO numbers allow you to take good quality pictures in more difficult conditions. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV provides more number of white balance presets - 9. It gives the photographer more control over colour. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV provides more number of focus points in compare with the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 (Lumix DC-FZ82): 315 vs 49. More number of focus points means more convenience when attempting to focus on objects which are not centred.
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV has tilting LCD which will allow the photographer to make high quality selfie photos. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV screen is better as it offers more number of screen dots 1,440,000 in compare to 1,040,000 dots of the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 (Lumix DC-FZ82) screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV has better slowest (30 seconds) and maximum (1/2000 second) shutter speeds.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV battery life is better than the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 (Lumix DC-FZ82) battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards you will be able to produce 400 shots with the Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV and only 330 with the Lumix DC-FZ80 (Lumix DC-FZ82). The Lumix DC-FZ80 (Lumix DC-FZ82) weighs 616g which is 479g less than the weight of the Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV has 12 advantages and the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 (Lumix DC-FZ82) only 2 so the Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV becomes the best buy. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon.