Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic FZ80

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.