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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Superseded the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm F900EXR
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and ZS80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was revealed 6 years earlier than the ZS80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up vs the ZS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic ZS80

 Fujifilm F800EXR ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 ZS80 Fujifilm F800EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018July 2012More recent by 67 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic ZS80

 Fujifilm F800EXR ZS80 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F800EXR provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and the ZS80.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F800EXR and ZS80 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F800EXR and ZS80.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F800EXR using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS80 will produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F800EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography advice
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
54
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (232g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2")
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography details
69
lighter than others (232 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
79
great battery life (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
50
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
missing Timelapse mode
62
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (232g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
73
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic ZS80
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also Known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-07-25 2018-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 grams (0.51 pounds) 327 grams (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 380 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $330 $448