Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF1
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
- Introduced January 2017
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Introduced October 2009
- Renewed by Panasonic GF2
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview
Lets look closer at the Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the FZ80 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FZ80 was released 7 years later than the GF1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FZ80 scores against the GF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic GF1
FZ80 | GF1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | October 2009 | More recent by 88 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic FZ80
GF1 | FZ80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic GF1
FZ80 | GF1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ80 features outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has proportions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ80 versus the GF1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ80 and GF1 is 63 and 85 respectively.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ80 and GF1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ80 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ80 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer FZ80 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FZ82 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2017-01-04 | 2009-10-14 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Venus Engine HD |
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 | 18MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD Lite |
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 grams (1.36 lb) | 385 grams (0.85 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 513 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 380 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $399 | $400 |