Nikon D80 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      BrandNikonPanasonic
      ModelD80Lumix DMC-GF7
      Predecessor ModelNikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
      Successor ModelNikon D90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8
      MSRP$599 / £429 (with 12-32mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels10.75 Megapixel16.84 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25924592 x 3448
      Other Resolutions2896 x 1944, 1936 x 12964:3 (3232 x 2424, 2272 x 1704), 3:2 (4592 x 3064, 3232 x 2160, 1824 x 1216), 3:2 (4592 x 2584, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080), 1:1 (3424 x 3224, 2416 x 2416, 1712 x 1712)
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto (TTL white balance with 420-pixel RGB sensor), 6 Presets with Fine-tuning, Color Temperature (in Kelvin), White Balance Bracketing
      WB Bracketing3 shots in blue/amber and magenta/green axes
      Focus Nikon D80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoInstant single-servo (AF-S), Continuous-servo (AF-C), Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A), Manual (M), Focus lock,
      Predictive focus tracking automatically activated according to subject status in continuous-servo AF
      Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points23
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      Lens MountNikon FMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
      Diopter Adjustment-2.0 to +1.0
      Shutter Nikon D80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled vertical-travel focal plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/500 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps5.8 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Wireless
      Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      flash on
      flash on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      flash off
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 1004.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 3 exposures in increments between 1/3 to 2.0 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)
      SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, AA, Manual, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D200/D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for multi area AF, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
      External Flash ConnectionStandard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock
      Exposure Nikon D80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesDigital Vari-Program, Programmed Auto [P] with flexible program, Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture Priority Auto , Manual [M], AE lock
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 2 to 3 exposures in 1/3 to 2 EV increments ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      DxO Low Light ISO524
      DxO Color Depth22.1
      DxO Dynamic Range11.2
      DxO Overall Score61
      Video Nikon D80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording possible with optional Timer-Remote or during tethered operation
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 or MC-DC1 via smartphone
      Environmental Nikon D80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      Dimensions132 x 103 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.06 x 3.03")107 x 65 x 33 mm (4.21 x 2.56 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)668 g (1.47 lb / 23.56 oz)266 g (0.59 lb / 9.38 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.4 x 5.4 x 3.8"
      Package Weight1.7 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      Battery PackEN-EL3e
      Battery Life230 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon D80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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