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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 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 ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

The following is a complete review of the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the F80EXR (1/2") and ZR1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The F80EXR was introduced 11 months after the ZR1 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the F80EXR grades vs the ZR1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Panasonic ZR1

 F80EXR ZR1 
LaunchedJune 2010July 2009Newer by 11 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 ZR1 F80EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic ZR1

 F80EXR ZR1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F80EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the F80EXR vs the ZR1.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F80EXR and ZR1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the F80EXR and ZR1.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The F80EXR provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh easier. The more recent F80EXR should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR1
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (210 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F80EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR1
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography features
58
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
great zoom (270mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (210g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
38
really wide (27mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F80EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR1
27
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average (210g)
28
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic ZR1
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Other name FinePix F85EXR Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine V
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 210g (0.46 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $400 $280