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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX7 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
  • Launched January 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic GX1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GX8
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic GX7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is relatively similar but the FZ80 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The FZ80 was launched 3 years later than the GX7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the FZ80 matches up against the GX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic GX7

 FZ80 GX7 
RevealedJanuary 2017November 2013More recent by 39 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic FZ80

 GX7 FZ80 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic GX7

 FZ80 GX7 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ80 features external 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) while the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic GX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the FZ80 compared to the GX7.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and GX7 is 63 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ80 and GX7.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ80 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ80 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher FZ80 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Portrait photography camera
58
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
71
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography features
Panasonic GX7 Street photography features
54
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (616 grams)
82
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ80
Sports photography with Panasonic GX7
57
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
low battery (350 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ80
Travel photography with Panasonic GX7
59
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (616 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
low battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography factors
57
you can focus manually
rather wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
low battery (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging info
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging info
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rather wide (20mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (616 grams)
34
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic GX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-04 2013-11-07
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options 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 & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/320s
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 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616 grams (1.36 pounds) 402 grams (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 718
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $1,000