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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1880
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was revealed 8 years before the FZ80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the S1800 scores against the FZ80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Panasonic FZ80

 S1800 FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the FujiFilm S1800

 FZ80 S1800 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017February 2010Fresher by 84 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FZ80

 S1800 FZ80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S1800 versus Panasonic FZ80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S1800 compared to the FZ80.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and FZ80 is 78 and 63 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and FZ80.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FZ80 to show greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older S1800 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Portrait photography camera
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no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography highlights
34
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography advice
55
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competition (616g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography advice
36
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
57
manual focus
quite wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ80
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
28
quite wide (20mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (616g)
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FZ80
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also referred to as FinePix S1880 Lumix DMC-FZ82
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 616 gr (1.36 lbs)
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 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 - 330 photographs
Style 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
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $399