Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GH3
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
- Announced January 2017
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
- Launched September 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic GH2
- Replacement is Panasonic GH4
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GH3 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic GH3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the GH3 (16MP) is fairly similar but the FZ80 (1/2.3") and GH3 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FZ80 was unveiled 4 years after the GH3 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the FZ80 grades against the GH3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GH3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Panasonic GH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic GH3
FZ80 | GH3 | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | September 2012 | Newer by 53 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 614k | Sharper display (+426k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic FZ80
GH3 | FZ80 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic GH3
FZ80 | GH3 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ80 features exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Panasonic GH3 has measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic GH3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ80 vs the GH3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ80 and GH3 is 63 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ80 and GH3.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ80 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FZ80 will offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent FZ80 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FZ82 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2017-01-04 | 2012-09-17 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Venus Engine VII FHD |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | OLED Monitor with static touch control |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | 1,744 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.67x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.00 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 | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 616 grams (1.36 pounds) | 550 grams (1.21 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") | 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 71 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 812 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 540 photographs |
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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $399 | $799 |