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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and FZ80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was released 7 years prior to the FZ80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HS20 EXR matches up vs the FZ80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Panasonic FZ80

 HS20 EXR FZ80 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 FZ80 HS20 EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2011Newer by 73 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic FZ80

 HS20 EXR FZ80 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR enjoys outside measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Panasonic FZ80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the HS20 EXR and the FZ80.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and FZ80 is 58 and 63 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and FZ80.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ80 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged HS20 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography advice
55
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
58
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Street photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography details
54
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than competitors in class (730g)
54
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography advice
52
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography details
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good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (730g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
supports touch to focus
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than average (616g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography details
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
no Timelapse recording
57
focusing manually
fairly wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging highlights
25
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (730 grams)
28
fairly wide (20mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than average (616 grams)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic FZ80
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also referred to as FinePix HS22 EXR Lumix DMC-FZ82
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 gr (1.61 lb) 616 gr (1.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 330 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $399