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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched March 2013
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
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was launched 4 years prior to the FZ80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores vs the FZ80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Panasonic FZ80

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8400W FZ80 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Fujifilm S8400W

		

		

			
 FZ80 Fujifilm S8400W 
IntroducedJanuary 2017March 2013Newer by 46 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic FZ80

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8400W FZ80 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic FZ80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the FZ80.
Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and FZ80 is 61 and 63 respectively.
Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8400W and FZ80.
All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FZ80 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8400W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
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 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
58
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 includes face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S8400W Street photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography info
41
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 heavier than competitors (670 grams)
54
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 has focus by touch
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than others in class (616g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ80
53
 great zoom range (24-1056mm  44.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
57
 great zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm S8400W as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
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 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 long reach (1056mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors (670 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
59
 has focus by touch
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (20mm)
 long zoom (1200mm)
 heavier than others in class (616 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography features
47
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
57
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (20mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 saves RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging info
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 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing mic jack
 heavier than competitors (670 grams)
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 rather wide (20mm)
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic socket
 heavier than others in class (616g)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic FZ80
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-03-22 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 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    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 616 gr (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 All around 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 300 images 330 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $399