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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Released November 2013
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic LF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the FZ80 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FZ80 was launched 3 years after the LF1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FZ80 matches up versus the LF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic LF1

 FZ80 LF1 
ReleasedJanuary 2017November 2013Newer by 38 months
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic FZ80

 LF1 FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic LF1

 FZ80 LF1 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ80 has outer 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 LF1 has proportions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ80 and the LF1.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ80 and LF1 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ80 and LF1.

As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ80 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FZ80 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger FZ80 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography factors
58
has manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
42
focusing manually
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography details
Panasonic LF1 Street photography details
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (616 grams)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography highlights
57
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography factors
59
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (616 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Landscape photography camera
57
has manual focus
reasonably wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
54
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (20mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (616g)
36
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic LF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-01-04 2013-11-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m
Flash modes 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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616 gr (1.36 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 211
Other
Battery life 330 photos 250 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $399 $500