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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G85

Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69 Imaging
55 Features
84 Overall
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G85 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(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
Panasonic G85
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic G85

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic FZ80

		

		

			
 G85 FZ80 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic G85

		

		

			
 FZ80 G85 
LaunchedJanuary 2017September 2016Same age
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G85 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and G85 is 63 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G85 Portrait photography highlights
58
 manual focus
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 provides face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
73
 manual focus
 decent MP (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 has face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic FZ80
Street photography with Panasonic G85
54
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 includes touch to focus
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors (616g)
77
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 environment proof
 good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography information
Panasonic G85 Sports photography information
57
 amazing zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
65
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G85 Travel photography factors
59
 includes touch to focus
 decent MP (18MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (20mm)
 very long zoom (1200mm)
 heavier than competitors (616g)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
 environment proof
 includes touch to focus
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 terrible battery power (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography info
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography info
57
 manual focus
 really wide (20mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (18 megapixels)
 delivers RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
74
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 terrible battery power (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FZ80 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic G85 as a Vlogging camera
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 really wide (20mm)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 no external mic socket
 heavier than competitors (616g)
78
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic G85
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
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