Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ80
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs
Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Announced January 2013
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise 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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The following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up versus the FZ80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Panasonic FZ80
| Fujifilm S8300 | FZ80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Fujifilm S8300
| FZ80 | Fujifilm S8300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2017 |  | January 2013 | Newer by 48 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic FZ80
| Fujifilm S8300 | FZ80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8300 comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic FZ80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 compared to the FZ80.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8300 and FZ80 is 61 and 63 respectively.
Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8300 and FZ80.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FZ80 to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8300
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
Street photography with Panasonic FZ80
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (616g)
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Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography highlights
long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (670g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
supports focus by touch
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition (616g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography highlights
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
you can focus manually
decently wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging with Fujifilm S8300
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ80
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (670g)
decently wide (20mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
heavier than competition (616 grams)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2017-01-04 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 49 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dots | 1,166 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/7000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | - | 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 670g (1.48 pounds) | 616g (1.36 pounds) |
| 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 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 | - | 330 photos |
| Battery style | - | 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 recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $200 | $399 |