Panasonic FZ80 vs Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ80 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was released 6 years after the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the FZ80 grades versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ80 comes with outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 50mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 367 grams (0.81 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ80 versus Ricoh GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ80 versus the GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC is 63 and 85 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ80 and GXR P10 28-300mm F3.5-5.6 VC.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FZ80 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent FZ80 will have an advantage in sensor tech.