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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
62
Overall
51

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(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
  • Announced January 2015
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was unveiled 24 months before the FZ80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S9800 grades vs the FZ80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm S9800 FZ80 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Fujifilm S9800

 FZ80 Fujifilm S9800 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2015More recent by 24 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm S9800 FZ80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9800 features physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having 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") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and the FZ80.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9800 and FZ80 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and FZ80.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FZ80 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S9800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9800
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
37
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (670g)
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography factors
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
58
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
57
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
59
comes with touch focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (616g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography information
42
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
57
has manual focus
decently wide (20mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging factors
57
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (670g)
28
decently wide (20mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (616g)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic FZ80
 Fujifilm S9800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Other name - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (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 file format H.264 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 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 616 gr (1.36 lbs)
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 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 pictures 330 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
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, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $299 $399