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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2018
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ80, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and FZ80 (18MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and FZ80 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH5S was brought out 13 months later than the FZ80 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GH5S grades versus the FZ80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic FZ80

 GH5S FZ80 
LaunchedJanuary 2018January 2017More recent by 13 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic GH5S

 FZ80 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FZ80

 GH5S FZ80 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5S has got outside dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GH5S against the FZ80.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and FZ80 is 62 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH5S and FZ80.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GH5S due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ80 will give greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger GH5S is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5S
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
62
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
58
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH5S
Street photography with Panasonic FZ80
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography info
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ80
61
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
59
features focus by touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than others (616 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography features
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
57
focusing manually
quite wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging features
68
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
28
quite wide (20mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (616 grams)
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic FZ80
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-01-08 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 10 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 3680 x 2760 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lb) 616 gr (1.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 330 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Two 1
Retail cost $2,498 $399