Panasonic FZ80 vs Sigma DP2x
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sigma DP2x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise 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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 320 x 240 video
- 41mm (F) lens
- 280g - 113 x 60 x 56mm
- Announced February 2011
- Previous Model is Sigma DP2s
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The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FZ80 and Sigma DP2x, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sigma. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the FZ80 (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FZ80 was launched 5 years after the DP2x which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the FZ80 matches up against the DP2x in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Sigma DP2x
| FZ80 | DP2x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2017 |  | February 2011 | Newer by 72 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2x over the Panasonic FZ80
| DP2x | FZ80 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Sigma DP2x
| FZ80 | DP2x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FZ80 vs Sigma DP2x Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ80 offers exterior dimensions 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 Sigma DP2x has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ80 and Sigma DP2x in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FZ80 and the DP2x.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and DP2x is 63 and 86 respectively.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Sigma DP2x Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ80 and DP2x.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ80 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ80 will give more detail utilizing its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher FZ80 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Sigma DP2x Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Sigma DP2x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sigma |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Sigma DP2x |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ82 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2017-01-04 | 2011-02-08 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine | True II |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 2640 x 1760 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 41mm (1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 15 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.30 m |
| Flash modes | 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 | Forced Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 320 x 240 |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 320x240 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 616g (1.36 lb) | 280g (0.62 lb) |
| Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") | 113 x 60 x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 shots | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/MMC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $399 | $699 |
