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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ200
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
  • Released January 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was announced 7 years before the FZ80 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the FZ100 grades against the FZ80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic FZ80

 FZ100 FZ80 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic FZ100

 FZ80 FZ100 
ReleasedJanuary 2017July 2010More modern by 78 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic FZ80

 FZ100 FZ80 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ100 has outside dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ100 vs the FZ80.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and FZ80 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ100 and FZ80.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FZ80 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ100
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
54
manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
58
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ100
Street photography with Panasonic FZ80
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (540g)
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ100
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ80
59
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (540 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
features touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
heavier than others (616g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ100
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ80
51
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
57
manual focus
rather wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (540g)
28
rather wide (20mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (616g)
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic FZ80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-21 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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
AE bracketing
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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 616 gr (1.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 - 330 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $500 $399