Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LX100
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
- Introduced January 2017
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
- Introduced September 2014
- Successor is Panasonic LX100 II
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the FZ80 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FZ80 was manufactured 2 years later than the LX100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FZ80 grades versus the LX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LX100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic LX100
FZ80 | LX100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | September 2014 | More recent by 29 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic FZ80
LX100 | FZ80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic LX100
FZ80 | LX100 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ80 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ80 vs the LX100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and LX100 is 63 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ80 and LX100.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ80 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FZ80 will produce extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent FZ80 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FZ82 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2017-01-04 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4112 x 3088 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | 2,764k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 7.00 m (with included external flash 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, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 616g (1.36 pounds) | 393g (0.87 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 300 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $399 | $800 |