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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix Z808EXR
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed April 2009
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z800EXR (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is very well matched but the Z800EXR (1/2") and FS12 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z800EXR was manufactured 16 months later than the FS12 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Z800EXR matches up vs the FS12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Panasonic FS12

 Z800EXR FS12 
RevealedJuly 2010April 2009More recent by 16 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the FujiFilm Z800EXR

 FS12 Z800EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Panasonic FS12

 Z800EXR FS12 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Z800EXR features physical measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z800EXR vs the FS12.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z800EXR and FS12 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z800EXR and FS12.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The Z800EXR features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The younger Z800EXR is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography features
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no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Street photography details
Panasonic FS12 Street photography details
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (158 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography features
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Travel photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (158g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography information
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bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z800EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging highlights
27
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (158g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z800EXR and Panasonic FS12
 FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Also Known as FinePix Z808EXR -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-07-21 2009-04-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lb) 129 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $228