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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F85EXR
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic ZS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and ZS80 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F80EXR was introduced 8 years earlier than the ZS80 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the F80EXR grades vs the ZS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Panasonic ZS80

 F80EXR ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 ZS80 F80EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018June 2010Newer by 93 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic ZS80

 F80EXR ZS80 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F80EXR has external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the F80EXR against the ZS80.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and ZS80 is 92 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the F80EXR and ZS80.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The F80EXR using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS80 will offer extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged F80EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no RAW files
54
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography factors
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (210 grams)
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great zoom (270mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (210g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
79
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography details
38
quite wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
62
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging info
27
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (210 grams)
73
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic jack
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic ZS80
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also called FinePix F85EXR Lumix DC-TZ95
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2018-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210g (0.46 lb) 327g (0.72 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $400 $448