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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Refreshed by Panasonic FZ300
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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic FZ80

 FZ200 FZ80 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic FZ200

 FZ80 FZ200 
ReleasedJanuary 2017July 2012Fresher by 54 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic FZ80

 FZ200 FZ80 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography info
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
58
has manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
Street photography with Panasonic FZ80
57
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (588g)
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography details
46
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
good battery power (540 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography features
55
good battery power (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (588g)
low MP (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than average in class (616 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (540 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
57
has manual focus
reasonably wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging info
63
rather wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
28
reasonably wide (20mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (616g)
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic FZ80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-18 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VII FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/4000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 grams (1.30 pounds) 616 grams (1.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 37 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 114 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 images 330 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $499 $399