Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ80
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
- Announced July 2012
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
- Newer Model is Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
- Launched January 2017
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and FZ80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm F800EXR was introduced 5 years before the FZ80 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades vs the FZ80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic FZ80
Fujifilm F800EXR | FZ80 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Fujifilm F800EXR
FZ80 | Fujifilm F800EXR | |||
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Launched | January 2017 | ![]() | July 2012 | Newer by 54 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FZ80
Fujifilm F800EXR | FZ80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F800EXR provides exterior measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FZ80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and the FZ80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and FZ80 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F800EXR and FZ80.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FZ80 will resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F800EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-07-25 | 2017-01-04 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 232 grams (0.51 pounds) | 616 grams (1.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | 330 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $330 | $399 |