Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic SZ1
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
- Released January 2017
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2012
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic SZ1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FZ80 was unveiled 5 years later than the SZ1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the FZ80 scores against the SZ1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic SZ1
FZ80 | SZ1 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | January 2012 | More recent by 61 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic FZ80
SZ1 | FZ80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic SZ1
FZ80 | SZ1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ80 features physical measurements 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 SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic SZ1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ80 compared to the SZ1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and SZ1 is 63 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ80 and SZ1.
All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger FZ80 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FZ82 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2017-01-04 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.60 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 reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 616 grams (1.36 pounds) | 131 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $399 | $179 |