Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony HX350 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic FZ80 has external dimensions of 130 x 94 x 119 mm (5.12 x 3.7 x 4.69″) and weighs 616 g (1.36 lb / 21.73 oz) (including batteries). Sony HX350 has external dimensions of 130 x 93 x 103 mm (5.12 x 3.66 x 4.06″) and weighs 652 g (1.44 lb / 23.00 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic FZ80 and the Sony HX350.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic FZ80 and Sony HX350.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic FZ80 and Sony HX350.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic FZ80 is 36g lighter than the Sony HX350 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 (Lumix DMC-FZ82) nor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic FZ80 and Sony HX350's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony HX350 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Panasonic FZ80 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to HX350.