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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 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
  • Other Name is FinePix F85EXR
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS45
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and ZS40 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The F80EXR was brought out 4 years before the ZS40 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the F80EXR scores versus the ZS40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Panasonic ZS40

 F80EXR ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 ZS40 F80EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2014June 2010More recent by 43 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic ZS40

 F80EXR ZS40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F80EXR enjoys outside 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) while the Panasonic ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the F80EXR vs the ZS40.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and ZS40 is 92 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the F80EXR and ZS40.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The F80EXR featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS40 will produce extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older F80EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW support
52
has manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Street photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW support
heavier than others (210 grams)
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (240g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography info
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no phase detect AF
54
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Travel photography camera
59
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
very long reach (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (210g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average (240g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography info
38
relatively wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
56
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging info
27
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (210g)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (240 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic ZS40
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Otherwise known as FinePix F85EXR Lumix DMC-TZ60
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-06-16 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 210 grams (0.46 lb) 240 grams (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 300 photos
Style of battery - 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 Single Single
Launch price $400 $450