Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ80

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was manufactured 5 years before the FZ80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ200 grades against the FZ80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 enjoys outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ200 versus Panasonic FZ80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ200 and the FZ80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ200 and FZ80 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ200 and FZ80.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to resolve more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older FZ200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.