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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
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Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix F305EXR
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and FZ80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was launched 7 years prior to the FZ80 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the F300EXR grades against the FZ80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic FZ80

 F300EXR FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 FZ80 F300EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2017July 2010Newer by 78 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FZ80

 F300EXR FZ80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR features exterior measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the F300EXR versus the FZ80.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and FZ80 is 91 and 63 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the F300EXR and FZ80.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FZ80 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Portrait photography camera
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lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
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has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (616g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (215g)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competition (616 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography advice
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relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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reasonably wide (20mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (616g)
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic FZ80
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Alternate name FinePix F305EXR Lumix DMC-FZ82
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-21 2017-01-04
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 616g (1.36 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 330 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $280 $399