FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS50

Below is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic ZS50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very similar but the F80EXR (1/2") and ZS50 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The F80EXR was launched 5 years earlier than the ZS50 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the F80EXR scores against the ZS50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F80EXR has outside measurements 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 ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the F80EXR against the ZS50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and ZS50 is 92 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the F80EXR and ZS50.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The F80EXR uses the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult. The older F80EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.