Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FZ5
Released in 2005, Lumix DMC-FZ5 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 326 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC80
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
Lumix DMC-FZ525 mm²
Lumix DMC-LC80- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-FZ5 and Lumix DMC-LC80 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-FZ5MetricLumix DMC-LC80
4.9 MPEffective pixels4.9 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
2.25 µmPixel pitch2.25 µm
5.07 µm²Pixel area5.07 µm²
19.73 MP/cm²Pixel density19.73 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
326 gWeight207 g
MultiMedia, Secure DigitalStorageSD/MMC card
Lithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Lumix DMC-FZ5 and Lumix DMC-LC80 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-LC80 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-FZ5 and Lumix DMC-LC80 have the same effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-FZ5 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LC80
Released in 2004, Lumix DMC-LC80 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 4.9 MP effective resolution, and a 207 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.