Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS80

Below is a extensive review of the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and ZS80 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was announced 7 years earlier than the ZS80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR matches up versus the ZS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F600 EXR features outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic ZS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and the ZS80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and ZS80 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and ZS80.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS80 will show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F600 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.