Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ80

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FH10 versus Panasonic FZ80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was revealed 5 years earlier than the FZ80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH10 scores versus the FZ80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 has got physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while 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 FH10 versus Panasonic FZ80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH10 compared to the FZ80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and FZ80 is 97 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and FZ80.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FZ80 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FH10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.