Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF7

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic GF7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the FZ80 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The FZ80 was brought out 24 months later than the GF7 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the FZ80 grades versus the GF7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. 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 GF7 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ80 against the GF7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and GF7 is 63 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ80 and GF7.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ80 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ80 will give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern FZ80 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.