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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GF8

Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
Portability
90 Imaging
54 Features
62 Overall
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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  • Superseded the Panasonic GF7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
58
 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
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ80
Sports photography with Panasonic GF8
57
 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
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 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")
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 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
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 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)
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 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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			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