Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX7 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
- Launched January 2017
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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- 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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic GX7
FZ80 | GX7 | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | November 2013 | More recent by 39 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic FZ80
GX7 | FZ80 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic GX7
FZ80 | GX7 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | The 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and GX7 is 63 and 81 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | |
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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 |