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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
62
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF8 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF7
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF8 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic GF8, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the GF8 (16MP) is relatively close but the FZ80 (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ80 was unveiled 11 months after the GF8 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ80 scores vs the GF8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic GF8

 FZ80 GF8 
IntroducedJanuary 2017February 2016Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic FZ80

 GF8 FZ80 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic GF8

 FZ80 GF8 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ80 features exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ80 and the GF8.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ80 and GF8 is 63 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ80 and GF8.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ80 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ80 will result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern FZ80 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography info
59
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
65
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography information
Panasonic GF8 Street photography information
54
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (616 grams)
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ80
Sports photography with Panasonic GF8
58
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
continuous shooting slow (5.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography features
Panasonic GF8 Travel photography features
59
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (616 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (230 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GF8 Landscape photography advice
57
you can focus manually
rather wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
65
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (230 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging info
Panasonic GF8 Vlogging info
28
rather wide (20mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (616g)
33
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic port
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic GF8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-01-04 2016-02-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 -
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 5.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at ISO 200)
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, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616 gr (1.36 lbs) 266 gr (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 230 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $399 $549