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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled 5 years prior to the FZ80 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm T500 grades vs the FZ80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm T500 FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Fujifilm T500

 FZ80 Fujifilm T500 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2013Newer by 48 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm T500 FZ80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm T500 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the FZ80.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and FZ80 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and FZ80.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ80 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm T500 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography features
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
you can focus manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (616g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
57
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography features
76
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
59
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (616g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography details
42
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
57
you can focus manually
decently wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ80
35
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
28
decently wide (20mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (616g)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic FZ80
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2017-01-04
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO - 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - 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
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 616 gr (1.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 330 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $399