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Fujifilm SL1000 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 SL1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched January 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was announced 5 years earlier than the FZ80 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores against the FZ80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm SL1000 FZ80 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 FZ80 Fujifilm SL1000 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2013Newer by 48 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm SL1000 FZ80 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") along with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs the FZ80.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and FZ80 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL1000 and FZ80.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ80 to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL1000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography highlights
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decent MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography highlights
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screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (659 grams)
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery power (350 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ80
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better than average battery power (350 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (659 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (616g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography information
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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manual focus
rather wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average (659g)
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rather wide (20mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (616 grams)
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic FZ80
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 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 data 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 659 gr (1.45 pounds) 616 gr (1.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 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 350 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
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 Single Single
Launch cost $600 $399