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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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 referred to as FinePix F85EXR
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and FH5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F80EXR was launched 6 months prior to the FH5 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the F80EXR grades versus the FH5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Panasonic FH5

 F80EXR FH5 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 FH5 F80EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic FH5

 F80EXR FH5 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F80EXR comes with physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Panasonic FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Panasonic FH5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the F80EXR versus the FH5.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and FH5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the F80EXR and FH5.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The F80EXR featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH5 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Street photography with Panasonic FH5
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (210g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic FH5
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
long zoom (270mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (210g)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (121g)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
38
quite wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F80EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
27
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
more heavy than others (210g)
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic FH5
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also Known as FinePix F85EXR Lumix DMC-FS18
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine IV
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 gr (0.46 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $400 $169