Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FZ80
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
- Announced January 2017
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus XZ-1 versus Panasonic FZ80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and FZ80 (18MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and FZ80 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe XZ-1 was revealed 7 years prior to the FZ80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the XZ-1 matches up vs the FZ80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FZ80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery & Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Panasonic FZ80
XZ-1 | FZ80 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Olympus XZ-1
FZ80 | XZ-1 | |||
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Announced | January 2017 | January 2011 | More recent by 72 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 614k | Clearer display (+426k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic FZ80
XZ-1 | FZ80 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-1 has external dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus XZ-1 versus Panasonic FZ80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the XZ-1 versus the FZ80.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-1 and FZ80 is 88 and 63 respectively.
Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-1 and FZ80.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XZ-1 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FZ80 will render greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older XZ-1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications
Olympus XZ-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus XZ-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-26 | 2017-01-04 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3664 x 2752 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 614k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 275g (0.61 lb) | 616g (1.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 34 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 18.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 117 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photos | 330 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $567 | $399 |