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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm S8200 versus Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was revealed 5 years earlier than the FZ80 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S8200 scores vs the FZ80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm S8200 FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Fujifilm S8200

 FZ80 Fujifilm S8200 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2013Fresher by 48 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm S8200 FZ80 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 compared to the FZ80.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and FZ80 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8200 and FZ80.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8200 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8200
Street photography with Panasonic FZ80
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has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (670g)
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8200
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ80
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long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography details
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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has focus via touch
MP count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than average (616g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8200
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ80
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
relatively wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
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relatively wide (20mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
heavier than average (616g)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic FZ80
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 616 gr (1.36 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 One One
Pricing at release $450 $399