FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic SZ7

Below is a in depth review of the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very similar but the F80EXR (1/2") and SZ7 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The F80EXR was introduced 19 months prior to the SZ7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the F80EXR scores against the SZ7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F80EXR has got 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) while the Panasonic SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic SZ7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the F80EXR and the SZ7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and SZ7 is 92 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the F80EXR and SZ7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The F80EXR with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic SZ7 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older F80EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.