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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
67 Imaging
38 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was revealed 6 years prior to the FZ80 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades vs the FZ80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Panasonic FZ80

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S4500 FZ80 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Fujifilm S4500

		

		

			
 FZ80 Fujifilm S4500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017January 2012Newer by 60 months
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ80

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S4500 FZ80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 features exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 versus the FZ80.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and FZ80 is 67 and 63 respectively.
Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4500 and FZ80.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FZ80 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography highlights
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 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 supports face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
58
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (18MP)
 comes with face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S4500 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography features
43
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 heavier than competition (543 grams)
54
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 has focus by touch
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm S4500
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ80
47
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
57
 long zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography factors
54
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition (543g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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 has focus by touch
 resolution is good (18MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (20mm)
 great reach (1200mm)
 more heavy than competition (616 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm S4500 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FZ80 as a Landscape photography camera
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse mode
57
 has manual focus
 decently wide (20mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 saves RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging factors
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection autofocus
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic support
 heavier than competition (543g)
28
 decently wide (20mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone support
 more heavy than competition (616g)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic FZ80
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 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 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 543 grams (1.20 lb) 616 grams (1.36 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 330 photos
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $230 $399