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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(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
Panasonic GF1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic GF1

 FZ80 GF1 
IntroducedJanuary 2017October 2009More recent by 88 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic FZ80

 GF1 FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic GF1

 FZ80 GF1 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ80 and GF1 is 63 and 85 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography factors
58
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ80
Street photography with Panasonic GF1
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (616g)
64
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Sports photography camera
57
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography features
Panasonic GF1 Travel photography features
59
features touch focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than others in class (616 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
59
good battery life (380 per charge)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GF1 Landscape photography details
57
has manual focus
relatively wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
60
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 shots)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Vlogging camera
28
relatively wide (20mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
heavier than others in class (616 grams)
25
provides face detect autofocus
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic GF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
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