Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LX7
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Announced January 2017
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Revealed October 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic LX5
- Successor is Panasonic LX10
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the FZ80 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FZ80 was released 4 years after the LX7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FZ80 scores versus the LX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic LX7
FZ80 | LX7 | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | October 2012 | Newer by 52 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 920k | Clearer display (+120k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic FZ80
LX7 | FZ80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic LX7
FZ80 | LX7 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ80 enjoys physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ80 versus the LX7.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ80 and LX7 is 63 and 86 respectively.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ80 and LX7.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ80 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ80 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger FZ80 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FZ82 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2017-01-04 | 2012-10-15 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/1.4-2.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.50 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 616 gr (1.36 lbs) | 298 gr (0.66 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 147 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 330 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $399 | $400 |