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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
68
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ40 (14MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ40 was brought out 7 years prior to the FZ80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FZ40 grades vs the FZ80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Panasonic FZ80

 FZ40 FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic FZ40

 FZ80 FZ40 
IntroducedJanuary 2017July 2010More modern by 78 months
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic FZ80

 FZ40 FZ80 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ40 enjoys physical measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic FZ80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ40 against the FZ80.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ40 and FZ80 is 68 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ40 and FZ80.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ40 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ40
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
46
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
58
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Street photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (494 grams)
54
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
features focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (494 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
features focus by touch
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (616 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography info
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
57
you can focus manually
decently wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ40 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (494 grams)
28
decently wide (20mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (616 grams)
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Panasonic FZ40 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ40 and Panasonic FZ80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45 Lumix DMC-FZ82
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-21 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD II 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 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 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 494g (1.09 lb) 616g (1.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 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 - 330 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $420 $399