Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G1

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and G1 (12MP) and the FZ80 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The FZ80 was introduced 8 years later than the G1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FZ80 matches up versus the G1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ80 provides physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G1 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FZ80 compared to the G1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and G1 is 63 and 82 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ80 and G1.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ80 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ80 will render more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern FZ80 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.