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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
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Features
62
Overall
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S8500 was unveiled 5 years before the FZ80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades versus the FZ80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm S8500 FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Fujifilm S8500

 FZ80 Fujifilm S8500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017January 2013Fresher by 48 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm S8500 FZ80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ80 has proportions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic FZ80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 against the FZ80.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and FZ80 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8500 and FZ80.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ80 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8500 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography highlights
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megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (670g)
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has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography info
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1104mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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includes touch focus
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than others (616g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography features
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (670 grams)
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fairly wide (20mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than others (616g)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic FZ80
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Otherwise 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
Processor - 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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 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
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 616g (1.36 lbs)
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 images
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $500 $399