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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F85EXR
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is fairly close but the F80EXR (1/2") and FX580 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The F80EXR was manufactured 17 months later than the FX580 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the F80EXR grades versus the FX580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Panasonic FX580

 F80EXR FX580 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2009Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 FX580 F80EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic FX580

 F80EXR FX580 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F80EXR provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FX580 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the F80EXR compared to the FX580.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and FX580 is 92 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the F80EXR and FX580.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The F80EXR features the larger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF simpler. The fresher F80EXR should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
26
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Street photography advice
54
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (210g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography advice
26
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
59
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long reach (270mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (210g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography details
38
decently wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
37
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging information
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging information
27
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than others in class (210 grams)
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic FX580
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also Known as FinePix F85EXR Lumix DMC-FX550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210g (0.46 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
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