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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic GX850, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the FZ80 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizes.

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The FZ80 was launched at a similar time to the GX850 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ80 grades vs the GX850 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic GX850

 FZ80 GX850 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic FZ80

 GX850 FZ80 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic GX850

 FZ80 GX850 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017January 2017Same generation
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ80 enjoys exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Panasonic GX850 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic GX850 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ80 compared to the GX850.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and GX850 is 63 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ80 and GX850.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ80 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic FZ80 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography information
58
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
66
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ80
Street photography with Panasonic GX850
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (616 grams)
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography factors
57
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
52
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ80
Travel photography with Panasonic GX850
59
comes with focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (616 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
79
provides focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (210 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX850 as a Landscape photography camera
57
focusing manually
reasonably wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery (210 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging highlights
28
reasonably wide (20mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (616g)
73
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic GX850
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ82 Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-01-04 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 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 -
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/500 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
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, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 210 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $399 $548