FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ1

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and SZ1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The F80EXR was unveiled 19 months before the SZ1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the F80EXR matches up vs the SZ1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F80EXR has got outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the F80EXR against the SZ1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F80EXR and SZ1 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the F80EXR and SZ1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F80EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic SZ1 will offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older F80EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.