Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LX100

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.