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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F85EXR
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Released November 2013
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the F80EXR (1/2") and LF1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The F80EXR was launched 4 years prior to the LF1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the F80EXR scores against the LF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Panasonic LF1

 F80EXR LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 LF1 F80EXR 
ReleasedNovember 2013June 2010More modern by 41 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic LF1

 F80EXR LF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F80EXR features physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the F80EXR versus the LF1.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and LF1 is 92 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the F80EXR and LF1.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The F80EXR offers the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged F80EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
42
you can focus manually
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Street photography highlights
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (210g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic LF1
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography advice
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long reach (270mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (210g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography highlights
38
rather wide (27mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging info
27
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (210g)
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic LF1
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Also called as FinePix F85EXR -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2013-11-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 grams (0.46 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 211
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $400 $500