Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G85
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
- Launched September 2016
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-G80
- Replacement is Panasonic G95
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G85 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G85, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the G85 (16MP) is very close but the FZ80 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ80 was released 4 months later than the G85 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the FZ80 matches up vs the G85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G85 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic G85
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic FZ80
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic G85
FZ80 | G85 | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | September 2016 | Same age | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Same display resolution | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ80 enjoys outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has specifications of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
See the Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G85 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FZ80 against the G85.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and G85 is 63 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ80 and G85.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ80 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ80 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FZ82 | Lumix DMC-G80 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2017-01-04 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.20 m (at ISO 100) |
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, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 616 gr (1.36 lbs) | 505 gr (1.11 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") | 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 656 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 330 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $399 | $900 |