Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF2
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2017
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
- Released February 2011
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF1
- Renewed by Panasonic GF3
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Following is a complete review of the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic GF2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and GF2 (12MP) and the FZ80 (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.
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Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the FZ80 matches up versus the GF2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic GF2
| FZ80 | GF2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2017 |  | February 2011 | More modern by 72 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic FZ80
| GF2 | FZ80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic GF2
| FZ80 | GF2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ80 has outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Panasonic GF2 has dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic GF2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ80 and the GF2.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and GF2 is 63 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ80 and GF2.
As you have seen, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ80 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ80 will resolve more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent FZ80 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FZ82 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2017-01-04 | 2011-02-24 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Venus Engine FHD |
| 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 | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | 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 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.00 m |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 616g (1.36 lb) | 310g (0.68 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 506 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 shots | 300 shots |
| Form of battery | 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 | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $399 | $330 |