Leica T (Typ 701) vs Panasonic FZ80

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Leica T (Typ 701) vs Panasonic FZ80

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APS-C 370.5mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,500

Go in depth with our full Leica T (Typ 701) Review.

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

Go in depth with our full Panasonic FZ80 Review.
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Succeeded by the Leica TL
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Differences

Leica T (Typ 701) advantages over Panasonic FZ80

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.77 vs 1.26 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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

400 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
33 mm vs 119 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
384g vs 616g
Lighter weight
Higher extended ISO
12500 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic FZ80 advantages over Leica T (Typ 701)

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Leica T (Typ 701).
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We haven’t finished our review of the Panasonic FZ80, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-M1

Leica T (Typ 701)

Fujifilm X-M1

$2800
APS-C

Touchscreen
Higher-res screen

$993
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Leica T (Typ 701) vs Fujifilm X-M1

Panasonic FZ80

Fujifilm X-M1

$348
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$993
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic FZ80 vs Fujifilm X-M1

Compared to Fujifilm S1

Leica T (Typ 701)

Fujifilm S1

$2800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$349
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Leica T (Typ 701) vs 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

Compared to Sony HX400V

Leica T (Typ 701)

Sony HX400V

$2800
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$448
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica T (Typ 701) vs 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

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Leica T (Typ 701)

Samsung NX3000

$2800
APS-C

Touchscreen
Internal flash

$950
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica T (Typ 701) vs Samsung NX3000

Panasonic FZ80

Samsung NX3000

$348
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

$950
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung NX3000

Compared to Leica TL

Leica T (Typ 701)

Leica TL

$2800
APS-C

$1350
APS-C

Compare Leica T (Typ 701) vs Leica TL

Panasonic FZ80

Leica TL

$348
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1350
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic FZ80 vs Leica TL

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