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Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
69
Overall
68
Fujifilm X100F front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 469g - 127 x 75 x 52mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X100T
  • New Model is Fujifilm X100V
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push 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 X100F vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm X100F and Panasonic FZ80, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and FZ80 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X100F (APS-C) and FZ80 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X100F was introduced about the same time to the FZ80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X100F being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X100F grades vs the FZ80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm X100F FZ80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Fujifilm X100F

 FZ80 Fujifilm X100F 
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Common features in the Fujifilm X100F and Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm X100F FZ80 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2017Similar generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100F has got external measurements of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X100F compared to the FZ80.

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100F and FZ80 is 79 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100F and FZ80.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100F using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X100F will give greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
58
has manual focus
decent MP (18MP)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100F as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Street photography camera
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography features
69
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery pack (390 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
57
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100F
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ80
77
good battery pack (390 per charge)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is not selfie friendly
59
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition (616g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography information
71
manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
57
has manual focus
pretty wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging features
35
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
28
pretty wide (20mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
heavier than competition (616g)
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Fujifilm X100F vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100F and Panasonic FZ80
 Fujifilm X100FPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X100F Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-01-18 2017-01-04
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 325 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 469g (1.03 lb) 616g (1.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 75 x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 390 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,300 $399