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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 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
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix F85EXR
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and SZ3 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The F80EXR was announced 3 years before the SZ3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the F80EXR grades against the SZ3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Panasonic SZ3

 F80EXR SZ3 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 SZ3 F80EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2013June 2010More recent by 31 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic SZ3

 F80EXR SZ3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F80EXR has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the F80EXR compared to the SZ3.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and SZ3 is 92 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the F80EXR and SZ3.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The F80EXR with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic SZ3 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older F80EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography details
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography details
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (210 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
long reach (270mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (210g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography info
38
fairly wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
38
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging info
27
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (210 grams)
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic SZ3
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Also called as FinePix F85EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
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) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 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 functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210g (0.46 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 250 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $400 $150