Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX8
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump 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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
- Announced July 2015
- Old Model is Panasonic GX7
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX8, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the FZ80 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ80 was announced 18 months after the GX8 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FZ80 matches up versus the GX8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX8 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic GX8
FZ80 | GX8 | |||
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Announced | January 2017 | July 2015 | More modern by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic FZ80
GX8 | FZ80 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic GX8
FZ80 | GX8 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | The same display resolution | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ80 provides external 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 GX8 has dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FZ80 compared to the GX8.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and GX8 is 63 and 74 respectively.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ80 and GX8.
As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ80 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic GX8 will show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FZ80 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FZ82 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2017-01-04 | 2015-07-16 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
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, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 616 gr (1.36 lb) | 487 gr (1.07 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") | 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 806 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 330 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $399 | $898 |