Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS80

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and ZS80 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 8 years earlier than the ZS80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores vs the ZS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic ZS80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR against the ZS80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and ZS80 is 91 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and ZS80.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS80 will show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.