Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ80
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic FZ80
FX90 | FZ80 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic FX90
FZ80 | FX90 | |||
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Announced | January 2017 | August 2011 | Newer by 65 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic FZ80
FX90 | FZ80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and FZ80 is 95 and 63 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | |
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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 |