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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Announced January 2014
Panasonic FZ80
(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
  • Announced January 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm S8600 versus Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was released 4 years before the FZ80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up versus the FZ80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm S8600 FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Fujifilm S8600

 FZ80 Fujifilm S8600 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017January 2014More modern by 36 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm S8600 FZ80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8600 offers exterior dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ80 has proportions 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 S8600 versus Panasonic FZ80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 compared to the FZ80.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8600 and FZ80 is 76 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8600 and FZ80.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FZ80 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8600 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8600
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography info
55
long zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (410 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8600
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ80
63
great battery power (410 shots)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (900mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
59
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
heavier than others in class (616 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography highlights
46
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery power (410 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
57
focusing manually
relatively wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8600
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ80
27
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
28
relatively wide (20mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others in class (616g)
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic FZ80
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-900mm (36.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450 gr (0.99 lbs) 616 gr (1.36 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 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 410 shots 330 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 3 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $399