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FZ200 vs TZ80

Quick take: The TZ80 has the highest resolution at 18MP; the FZ200 is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification FZ200Lumix · 2012TZ80Lumix · 2016
Price £169 usedBest£312 used
Sensor 12.1MP 1/2.3-inch MOS18.1MP 1/2.33-inch MOS
Resolution 12.1MP18.1MPBest
Video Full HD 1080p/504K/25p, Full HD 50p
Autofocus Contrast AF; face detection, AF trackingContrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, touch AF, Post Focus
Stabilisation Optical image stabilisation (lens-based)Optical image stabilisation (lens-based)
Burst Rate 12fpsBest10fps (5fps with continuous AF)
Battery Life ~540 shots (CIPA)Best~320 shots (CIPA)
Weight 537g (with battery)282g (with battery)Best
Dimensions 125.2 × 86.6 × 110.2mm112 × 64 × 38mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder Electronic, 0.21", 1.31M dotsElectronic, 0.2", 1.17M dots, eye sensor
Screen 3.0" fully articulating LCD, 460k dots3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount Fixed Leica 24x zoom lens (25-600mm equivalent, constant f/2.8)Fixed Leica 30x zoom lens (24-720mm equivalent)
Memory Cards Single SD slotSingle SD slot
Connectivity USB, mini HDMI, AV out, mic, 2.5 mm remoteWi-Fi, micro HDMI, USB 2.0 Micro-B

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
FZ200
TZ80
Portrait
3.9/10
3.6/10
Street
4.8/10
6.3/10
Travel
4.7/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
3.0/10
2.2/10
Vlogging & Video
3.3/10
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Documentary
3.3/10
3.4/10
Sports & Action
4.9/10
3.9/10
Landscape
3.0/10
3.4/10
Wildlife
5.4/10
4.7/10
Casual
3.1/10
4.5/10
Food
3.9/10
3.6/10
Macro
2.9/10
2.8/10
Architecture
3.2/10
3.5/10
Astrophotography
2.1/10
1.6/10
Filmmaking
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2.5/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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