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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Panasonic G1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic G1

 FZ80 G1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017January 2009More recent by 97 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic FZ80

 G1 FZ80 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic G1

 FZ80 G1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Portrait photography camera
58
has manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Street photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (616g)
72
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography details
Panasonic G1 Sports photography details
57
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G1 Travel photography factors
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has touch to focus
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition (616 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Landscape photography camera
57
has manual focus
rather wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
57
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ80
Vlogging with Panasonic G1
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rather wide (20mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (616g)
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can't shoot video
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic G1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
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