FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS15

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Panasonic ZS15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively similar but the F80EXR (1/2") and ZS15 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The F80EXR was announced 24 months before the ZS15 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the F80EXR matches up against the ZS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm F80EXR offers exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the F80EXR and the ZS15.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and ZS15 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the F80EXR and ZS15.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The F80EXR has got the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF easier. The older F80EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.