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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced August 2013
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was unveiled 4 years before the FZ80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-ZR800 grades against the FZ80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Panasonic FZ80

 EX-ZR800 FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Casio EX-ZR800

 FZ80 EX-ZR800 
IntroducedJanuary 2017August 2013More modern by 41 months
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic FZ80

 EX-ZR800 FZ80 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-ZR800 provides outside dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Panasonic FZ80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-ZR800 and the FZ80.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR800 and FZ80 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR800 and FZ80.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR800 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (616g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography info
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great battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than competition (222g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than others (616g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ80
55
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
great battery pack (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has manual focus
relatively wide (20mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging features
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
28
relatively wide (20mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than others (616g)
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Casio EX-ZR800 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR800 and Panasonic FZ80
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-07 2017-01-04
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 922k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.70 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 pounds) 616g (1.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 330 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $429 $399