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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F85EXR
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly close but the F80EXR (1/2") and FH3 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The F80EXR was manufactured 6 months after the FH3 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the F80EXR scores vs the FH3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Panasonic FH3

 F80EXR FH3 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 FH3 F80EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic FH3

 F80EXR FH3 
LaunchedJune 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm F80EXR comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the F80EXR against the FH3.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and FH3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the F80EXR and FH3.

As you can see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F80EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH3 will result in extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (210g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography advice
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography details
59
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great reach (270mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (210 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
38
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging information
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging information
27
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (210g)
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic FH3
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also referred to as FinePix F85EXR Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 210 grams (0.46 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $160