Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FH7

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FH7, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was manufactured 3 years later than the FH7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades vs the FH7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP80 offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic FH7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 vs the FH7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP80 and FH7 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP80 and FH7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm XP80 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.