Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G1
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2017
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
- Announced January 2009
- Successor is Panasonic G2
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G1 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic G1
FZ80 | G1 | |||
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Announced | January 2017 | January 2009 | More recent by 97 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic FZ80
G1 | FZ80 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic G1
FZ80 | G1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size |
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FZ82 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2017-01-04 | 2009-01-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 10.50 m |
Flash options | 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 | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 616 gr (1.36 lb) | 360 gr (0.79 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") | 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 53 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 463 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 330 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $399 | $0 |