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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also Known as FinePix F85EXR
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very well matched but the F80EXR (1/2") and FH20 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F80EXR was revealed 6 months later than the FH20 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the F80EXR grades against the FH20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Panasonic FH20

 F80EXR FH20 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 FH20 F80EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic FH20

 F80EXR FH20 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F80EXR has got outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Panasonic FH20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the F80EXR vs the FH20.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and FH20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the F80EXR and FH20.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F80EXR having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH20 will give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography info
Panasonic FH20 Street photography info
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors (210 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
great reach (270mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (210g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F80EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FH20
27
reasonably wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors (210 grams)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic FH20
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also called as FinePix F85EXR Lumix DMC-FS30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 210 grams (0.46 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $400 $179