Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ80

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and FZ80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was manufactured 4 years earlier than the FZ80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores versus the FZ80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F900EXR features physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having 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).

Look at the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic FZ80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR against the FZ80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and FZ80 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F900EXR and FZ80.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F900EXR because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ80 will give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F900EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.