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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(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
Panasonic GH3
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic GH2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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic GH3

 FZ80 GH3 
LaunchedJanuary 2017September 2012Newer by 53 months
Display resolution1040k614kSharper display (+426k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic FZ80

 GH3 FZ80 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic GH3

 FZ80 GH3 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ80 and GH3 is 63 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GH3 Portrait photography factors
58
manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
71
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH3 Street photography advice
54
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (616g)
65
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (550g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography features
Panasonic GH3 Sports photography features
57
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
63
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (540 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography info
Panasonic GH3 Travel photography info
59
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (616 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery pack (540 per charge)
weather sealing
offers touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
heavier than others (550 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GH3 Landscape photography factors
57
manual focus
rather wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (540 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH3 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (20mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (616 grams)
65
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (550 grams)
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic GH3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
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