Clicky

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
51

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Released July 2013
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The FZ70 was brought out 4 years prior to the FZ80 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ70 scores versus the FZ80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic FZ80

		

		

			
 FZ70 FZ80 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic FZ70

		

		

			
 FZ80 FZ70 
IntroducedJanuary 2017July 2013More modern by 42 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic FZ80

		

		

			
 FZ70 FZ80 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 comes with outside measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic FZ80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ70 against the FZ80.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and FZ80 is 63 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and FZ80.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FZ80 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged FZ70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography features
56
 focusing manually
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 features face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
58
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 provides face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic FZ70
Street photography with Panasonic FZ80
49
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average (606 grams)
54
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 features focus by touch
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition (616g)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography info
55
 incredible zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
57
 long zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ70
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ80
55
 better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (20mm)
 great reach (1200mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than average (606 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
 features focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (20mm)
 very long zoom (1200mm)
 heavier than competition (616g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ70
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ80
54
 focusing manually
 rather wide (20mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 better than average battery life (400 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of Timelapse function
57
 manual focus
 pretty wide (20mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 delivers RAW files
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging highlights
26
 rather wide (20mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone support
 more heavy than average (606 grams)
28
 pretty wide (20mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no external mic socket
 heavier than competition (616g)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	

		

			
Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic FZ80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-07-18 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 13.50 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    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 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 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 606 grams (1.34 lbs) 616 grams (1.36 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 171 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 330 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $399