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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic FZ80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was launched 6 years prior to the FZ80 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FX90 matches up versus the FZ80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic FZ80

 FX90 FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic FX90

 FZ80 FX90 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017August 2011Newer by 65 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic FZ80

 FX90 FZ80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has measurements 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 FX90 and Panasonic FZ80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FX90 against the FZ80.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and FZ80 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX90 and FZ80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FZ80 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FX90 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (616g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography details
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography advice
60
boasts touch focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (200 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
59
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than others in class (616 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography information
36
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
57
focusing manually
rather wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ80
33
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
28
rather wide (20mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (616g)
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic FZ80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-26 2017-01-04
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.90 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 149g (0.33 lb) 616g (1.36 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 200 photographs 330 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $227 $399