Compare Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 IIE vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
In this technical comparison between the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 IIE and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $2,499 USD / £2,399 GBP (Prices at launch) and Originally launched at $399.
| Specifications |
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 IIE |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | May, 2025 | January, 2017 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 134.3× 102.3× 91.7 mm | 130.2 x 94.3 x 119.2 mm |
| Weight | 795g (with battery and card) / 712g (body only) | 616g (with battery and SD card) |
| Mount | Leica L-Mount | Fixed Lens (20-1200mm f/2.8-5.9 equivalent) |
| Weather sealing | Yes Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant to −10°C | None |
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Full-frame BSI CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Size | 35.8× 23.8 mm | 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2 Megapixels / 96MP Handheld High-Res Mode | 18.1 Megapixels |
| ISO range | ISO 100 – 51200 (Extended: 50 – 204800); Dual Native ISO | 80 – 3200 (Expandable to 6400) |
| Stabilization | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (Up to 8.0 stops of compensation) | Optical (Power O.I.S.) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch Tilt + Free-Angle articulating touchscreen (1.84 million dots) | 3.0-inch Fixed Touchscreen LCD (1.04M dots) |
| Viewfinder | 5.76 million dot OLED EVF, 0.78x magnification, 120fps refresh rate | 0.20-inch Electronic Viewfinder (1.16M dots equivalent) |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 779 points | 49 points |
| AF System | Phase Hybrid AF with AI-driven subject detection | Contrast Detect (with DFD technology) |
| Eye AF | Yes (Human, Animal, Bird, Vehicle, and Urban Sports recognition) | Yes (Face/Eye Detection) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 10 fps (Mechanical); 30 fps (Electronic, with SH/SH Pre-Burst) | 10 fps (AFS), 6 fps (AFC) |
| Formats | JPEG (Exif 3.0), RAW (14-bit), HEIF (10-bit) | RAW, JPEG |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution & FPS | 6K Open Gate (3:2) at 30p; 4K at 60p (APS-C crop); 1080p at 120p | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) @ 30p; 1080p @ 60p |
| Bit-depth | 4:2:2 10-bit internal; Supports Apple ProRes 422 HQ | 8-bit |
| Mic / Headphone ports | 3.5mm Mic & Headphone; Supports 32-bit Float Audio (via DMW-XLR2 adapter) | No / No |
| HDMI output | Full-size HDMI (Type A); Support for RAW video output | Micro HDMI (Type D) |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | Dual Slots | 1 Slot |
| Type | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B; Slot 2: SD (UHS-II); Supports recording to external SSD via USB-C | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5GHz) | Yes (built-in) |
| Bluetooth | Ver 5.0 (Low Energy) | No |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) / Full HDMI | Micro-USB (USB 2.0) / Micro HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | DMW-BLK22 (2200 mAh) | DMW-BMB9 |
| CIPA shots | Approx. 380 shots (LCD) / 340 shots (EVF) | Approx. 330 shots |
| USB charging | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) | Yes |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Camera body, DMW-BLK22 Battery, Charger, USB-C Cable, Shoulder Strap, Body Cap. | Camera, Battery Pack, AC Adapter, USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, Lens Cap, Lens Cap String |
| Price | $2,499 USD / £2,399 GBP (Prices at launch) | Originally launched at $399 |
| Full Details | Lumix DC-S1 IIE - Full Specifications | Lumix DMC-FZ80 - Full Specifications |