Panasonic FZ80 vs Olympus E-M1X

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Panasonic FZ80 vs Olympus E-M1X

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
18.1 megapixels
20.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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4/3 226.2mm²
20.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Olympus E-M1X Review.
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Differences

Panasonic FZ80 advantages over Olympus E-M1X

Less expensive
$298 vs $1699
Save money for lenses or accessories
Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Lighter weight
616g vs 997g
Lighter weight

Olympus E-M1X advantages over Panasonic FZ80

Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Bigger pixels
~ 3.36 vs 1.26 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

870 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
75 mm vs 119 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More viewfinder magnification
0.83x vs 0.46x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
60.7 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Panasonic FZ80, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Panasonic FZ80 Shooter's Report

Terrific overall image quality for a 20MP 4/3" sensor; Very good high ISO performance this sensor size; Very impressive & improved AF performance; Extremely fast, responsive overall performance; New Intelligent Subject Detection AF feature works well; More video features; Outstanding IBIS.
Image quality not improved from (updated) E-M1 II; Faces tough competition with image quality at this price point, especially at higher ISOs; EVF feels somewhat outdated; Expensive for a Micro Four Thirds camera.
Read our Olympus E-M1X Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S1

Panasonic FZ80

Fujifilm S1

$348
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$349
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

Compare Panasonic FZ80 vs Fujifilm S1

Olympus E-M1X

Fujifilm S1

$2349
4/3

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$349
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M1X vs Fujifilm S1

Compared to Sony HX400V

Panasonic FZ80

Sony HX400V

$348
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$448
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
NFC

Compare Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX400V

Olympus E-M1X

Sony HX400V

$2349
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$448
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M1X vs Sony HX400V

Compared to Fujifilm S9800

Panasonic FZ80

Fujifilm S9800

$348
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$504
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic FZ80 vs Fujifilm S9800

Olympus E-M1X

Fujifilm S9800

$2349
4/3

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$504
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M1X vs Fujifilm S9800

Compared to Panasonic GH5

Panasonic FZ80

Panasonic GH5

$348
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$1348
4/3

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GH5

Olympus E-M1X

Panasonic GH5

$2349
4/3

High resolution composite
Built-in GPS

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH5

Compared to Panasonic GH6

Panasonic FZ80

Panasonic GH6

$348
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Internal flash

$2200
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic GH6

Olympus E-M1X

Panasonic GH6

$2349
4/3

Built-in GPS
Longer video battery life

$2200
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Newer

Compare Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH6

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