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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH2 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the FZ80 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH2 scores vs the FZ80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic FZ80

		

		

			
 FH2 FZ80 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic FH2

		

		

			
 FZ80 FH2 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2011Fresher by 73 months
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FZ80

		

		

			
 FH2 FZ80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 has exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FH2 compared to the FZ80.
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and FZ80 is 96 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and FZ80.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ80 to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FH2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography information
33
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
58
 manual focus
 good MP (18MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic FH2
Street photography with Panasonic FZ80
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (121g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
54
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 comes with focus by touch
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ80
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 features tracking focus
 better than average battery life (270 shots)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
57
 amazing zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography factors
72
 better than average battery life (270 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (121g)
 supports touch to focus
 good  resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
 comes with focus by touch
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (20mm)
 very long reach (1200mm)
 more heavy than competition (616g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ80
41
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
57
 manual focus
 decently wide (20mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 exports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging highlights
32
 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (121g)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic jack
28
 decently wide (20mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone support
 more heavy than competition (616 grams)
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic FZ80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called Lumix DMC-FS16 Lumix DMC-FZ82
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2017-01-04
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.30 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction 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    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) 616 gr (1.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $149 $399