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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Released January 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm SL300 was brought out 6 years before the FZ80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm SL300 matches up vs the FZ80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm SL300 FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Fujifilm SL300

 FZ80 Fujifilm SL300 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2012More modern by 60 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm SL300 FZ80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL300 provides physical measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 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).

Check the Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic FZ80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 compared to the FZ80.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL300 and FZ80 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL300 and FZ80.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ80 to show greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL300 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Portrait photography camera
38
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
58
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL300
Street photography with Panasonic FZ80
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (510 grams)
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography features
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
54
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (510 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
59
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
heavier than others in class (616g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography features
41
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
57
you can focus manually
rather wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL300 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging advice
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than average in class (510 grams)
28
rather wide (20mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others in class (616g)
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic FZ80
 Fujifilm FinePix SL300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
AEB
WB 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) 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 file format H.264, 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 510 grams (1.12 pounds) 616 grams (1.36 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 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 300 shots 330 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $280 $399