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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic L10

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Introduced December 2007
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic L10 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic L10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and L10 (10MP) and the FZ80 (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The FZ80 was introduced 9 years later than the L10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FZ80 grades versus the L10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic L10

 FZ80 L10 
IntroducedJanuary 2017December 2007More recent by 111 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k207kCrisper screen (+833k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Panasonic FZ80

 L10 FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic L10

 FZ80 L10 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ80 has external dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has specifications of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FZ80 versus the L10.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and L10 is 63 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ80 and L10.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ80 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ80 will produce greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern FZ80 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography highlights
Panasonic L10 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (616 grams)
59
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (556g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ80
Sports photography with Panasonic L10
57
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Travel photography camera
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includes focus via touch
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (616 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (556g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Landscape photography camera
57
focusing manually
relatively wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ80
Vlogging with Panasonic L10
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relatively wide (20mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (616 grams)
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no video shooting
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic L10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2017-01-04 2007-12-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 45
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 11.00 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
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 -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616 gr (1.36 lbs) 556 gr (1.23 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 429
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $399 $350