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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F305EXR
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS70
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and ZS80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was revealed 8 years earlier than the ZS80 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the F300EXR matches up versus the ZS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic ZS80

 F300EXR ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 ZS80 F300EXR 
IntroducedFebruary 2018July 2010More recent by 92 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic ZS80

 F300EXR ZS80 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the F300EXR and the ZS80.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and ZS80 is 91 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and ZS80.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The F300EXR having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS80 will offer you more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW format
54
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW format
75
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography factors
63
lighter than average (215g)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
no Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
79
better than average battery life (380 shots)
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography details
38
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
62
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging details
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
73
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone support
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic ZS80
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also Known as FinePix F305EXR Lumix DC-TZ95
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-21 2018-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 327 grams (0.72 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $448