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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
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Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(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
  • Introduced January 2015
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was launched 24 months prior to the FZ80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S9900w scores against the FZ80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm S9900w FZ80 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 FZ80 Fujifilm S9900w 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2015Fresher by 24 months
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm S9900w FZ80 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9900w features external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w against the FZ80.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and FZ80 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9900w and FZ80.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FZ80 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S9900w is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography advice
61
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
59
offers touch focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (616 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography factors
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has manual focus
decently wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging info
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
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decently wide (20mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (616g)
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ80
 Fujifilm S9900wPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm S9900w Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-14 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 616 gr (1.36 lb)
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 Overall 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 300 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $719 $399