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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Announced January 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was revealed 4 years prior to the FZ80 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S9200 matches up vs the FZ80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm S9200 FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Fujifilm S9200

 FZ80 Fujifilm S9200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017January 2014More modern by 36 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm S9200 FZ80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9200 enjoys external dimensions 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 measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 against the FZ80.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9200 and FZ80 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9200 and FZ80.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FZ80 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S9200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography details
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography highlights
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (500 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography factors
54
great battery (500 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
59
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (616g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Landscape photography camera
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery (500 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
57
focusing manually
quite wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging advice
26
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (670 grams)
28
quite wide (20mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (616 grams)
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic FZ80
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 616 gr (1.36 pounds)
Physical 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 500 photographs 330 photographs
Battery format AA 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, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $399