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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1770
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was launched 8 years prior to the FZ80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S1600 grades against the FZ80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Panasonic FZ80

 S1600 FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the FujiFilm S1600

 FZ80 S1600 
IntroducedJanuary 2017February 2010Fresher by 84 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic FZ80

 S1600 FZ80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ80 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S1600 vs the FZ80.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and FZ80 is 78 and 63 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and FZ80.

All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ80 to show more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older S1600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
58
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography highlights
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1600
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ80
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
59
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
really wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than average (616 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ80
36
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
57
manual focus
really wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging advice
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
28
really wide (20mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (616 grams)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic FZ80
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called as FinePix S1770 Lumix DMC-FZ82
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 616 grams (1.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 pictures
Battery form - 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $399