Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LF1

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

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).

Look at the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic LF1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.