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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(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
Panasonic FZ80
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm F800EXR FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 FZ80 Fujifilm F800EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2017July 2012Newer by 54 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm F800EXR FZ80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

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

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography factors
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2")
58
manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography details
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
54
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography info
53
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (232g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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includes focus via touch
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competitors (616 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Landscape photography camera
50
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
missing Time Lapse function
57
manual focus
really wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
28
really wide (20mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors (616 grams)
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FZ80
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
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