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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Announced April 2007
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic L1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and L1 (7MP) and the FZ80 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ80 was launched 9 years later than the L1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the FZ80 scores against the L1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic L1

 FZ80 L1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017April 2007Fresher by 119 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k207kCrisper display (+833k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic FZ80

 L1 FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic L1

 FZ80 L1 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ80 enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L1 has dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic L1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ80 and the L1.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and L1 is 63 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ80 and L1.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ80 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic FZ80 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FZ80 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography info
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography details
Panasonic L1 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (616 grams)
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nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (606g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography information
Panasonic L1 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (7 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic L1 as a Travel photography camera
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supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (616 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (606g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (7MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic L1 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
reasonably wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low MP (7MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic L1 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (20mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (616 grams)
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can't record video
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic L1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-01-04 2007-04-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 7 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 3136 x 2352
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 3
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 45
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 207k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 13.00 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, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
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 -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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) 606 grams (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $1,500