| General | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Lumix DC-FZ80 | Lumix DMC-FH8 |
| MSRP | $399 | |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Bridge | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.33-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.08 x 4.56 mm |
| Total Pixels | 18.9 Megapixel | 16.6 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 18.1 Megapixel | 16.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 80 - 3,200 | 100 - 6,400 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 80 - 6,400 |
| Photo | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Venus Engine | |
| Max Image Resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Other Resolutions | 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 3456 x 3456, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Standard | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4 | |
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection |
| Number of Focus Points | 49 | 23 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 3.58 - 215 mm | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 20 - 1200 mm | 24 - 120 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 60x | 5x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 - 5.9 | f/2.5 - 6.4 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 30 cm | 50 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm | 4 cm |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.46x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 1,166k dot |
| Shutter | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 4 sec | 8 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/2000 sec | 1/1600 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/16000 sec | |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps | 1.3 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 10 fps at 18.1 MP |
| Flash | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| 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 | Auto On Off Red-Eye reduction |
| Flash Range | 14.10 m at Auto ISO | 5.60 m |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection | Shoe Mount |
| Exposure | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) |
| Video | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | AVCHD/MP4 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps 1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps 640 x 480 at 29.97 fps | |
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1280 x 720 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | No | |
| Power I/O | 1 x Micro-USB Input | |
| Other I/O | 1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input) | |
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth |
| Environmental | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 119 mm (5.12 x 3.7 x 4.69") | 96 x 57 x 19 mm (3.78 x 2.24 x 0.75") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 616 g (1.36 lb / 21.73 oz) | 123 g (0.27 lb / 4.34 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.8 x 7.2 x 5" | |
| Package Weight | 2.115 lb |
| Power and Storage | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 330 shots | 260 shots |
| Internal Storage | 70 MB | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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