Panasonic DMC GX80 Detailed Review

In additional DMC GX80 was introduced by Panasonic in April 2016. It belongs to the Mirrorless Cameras category.

Panasonic is well-known and shouldn’t require further introduction, please see our manufacturer’s page for more digital cameras by Panasonic.

Also DMC GX80 has a Four Thirds CMOS sensor with size of 17 x 13 mm² (0.68″ x 0.51″).

Picture of DMC GX80’s sensor compared to popular format.

The 1-Euro coin has a diameter of 23.25mm.

The DMC GX80’s image sensor has an effective resolution of around 16 megapixel. The resolution is somewhat below average but will be sufficient for most purposes. Photos with this resolution can easily be printed to A3 size.

The Panasonic supports taking images in RAW. RAW images are stored as they come from the sensor, without any in-camera processing or sharpening. Converting to JPEG or other formats takes place on the computer, using software like Adobe Lightroom or Panasonic’s RAW converter. This involves one extra processing step but almost always results in superior image quality. Some filters, like converting to monochrome (black and white) will only yield decent results when used with RAW images.

The DMC GX80 features a mechanism for automatic sensor cleaning.

The DMC GX80 uses an electronic viewfinder with a resolution of 2.36 megapixel, an excellent value for a viewfinder like this which makes the camera a joy to use.

The magnifcation is c. 0.70x, an above average value for an electronic viewfinder.

The DMC GX80’s shutter speed varies from 1/4000s to 60s.

The DMC GX80’s sensitivity goes from 100 ISO und 25600 ISO, a very useful and practical range.

The DMC GX80 supports all general exposure modes.

The Panasonic allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion.

The DMC GX80’s auto focus processor uses 49 AF points (or sensors). A basic rule of thumb says that the more AF points you have, the better. More AF points mean a better chance to have a point at the location of interest in a scene, a big plus in challenging situations (e.g. when panning the camera).

Manual focus is also possible with the Panasonic, a plus in tricky situations or for some creative freedom.

The DMC GX80 has a built-in flash with a diapason of up to 6m (19 ft.). That range will fit for almost all occasion.

The DMC GX80 display has a diagonal of 75.00mm (3.0 inches.) and a resolution 1.04 megapixel.

The camera display is intended for selfies or other occasion.

Display parameters:

DMC GX80 video supported the resolution with 3840 x 2160 pixel.

ACamera is not equipped with an external microphone.

Panasonic DMC GX80 Video parameters:

The DMC GX80 has Wi-fi connection. You can transfer photos to a mobile or laptop using wi-fi.

Connect the Panasonic to a monitor or TV set over HDMI.

The Panasonic supports USB 2.0.

Connection parameters:

The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards.

Memory cards characteristics:

The Panasonic DMC GX80 works with a BLG10E LiIon battery. The battery lifetime is an average 290 shots. That’s on the lower side of things for a full day, consider a spare battery for the DMC GX80.

The battery can be charged over USB while in camera. Very useful, especially on vacation when most people bring a USB charger for their smartphone anyway.

The DMC GX80’s battery battery parameters:

The Panasonic DMC GX80’s size is 122 x 71 x 44mm³. (4.8″ x 2.8″ x 1.7″). That dimensions are without lens. The weight of camera is 4.8″ x 2.8″ x 1.7″ grams (426 oz.) without lens weight.

Here is front and top view of the DMC GX80:

To put the size of the camera in context, here it is next to a typical ID card (c. 86mm x 55mm, about the size of a credit card).

The DMC GX80 is not much bigger: