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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F85EXR
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Panasonic SZ10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and SZ10 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The F80EXR was announced 5 years earlier than the SZ10 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the F80EXR scores vs the SZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Panasonic SZ10

 F80EXR SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 SZ10 F80EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2015June 2010Newer by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic SZ10

 F80EXR SZ10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm F80EXR enjoys outer 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 SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the F80EXR vs the SZ10.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and SZ10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the F80EXR and SZ10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The F80EXR having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic SZ10 will offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged F80EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography info
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (210 grams)
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
long zoom (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (210g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competitors (177g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F80EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
27
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others (210g)
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors (177g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic SZ10
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Also called as FinePix F85EXR -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2015-01-06
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
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 - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 gr (0.46 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 life - 200 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $200