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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(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
  • Revealed January 2014
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was released 4 years before the FZ80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores versus the FZ80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm S9400W FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 FZ80 Fujifilm S9400W 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2014Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm S9400W FZ80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ80 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and the FZ80.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and FZ80 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9400W and FZ80.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S9400W is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography details
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Sports photography camera
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ80
54
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (670g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
59
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competitors (616g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ80
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
57
manual focus
relatively wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
28
relatively wide (20mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors (616 grams)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic FZ80
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 616g (1.36 lb)
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 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 500 shots 330 shots
Style of battery 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $330 $399