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Panasonic FZ80 vs Fujifilm X100V Comparison

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18 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic FZ80 vs Fujifilm X100V Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Panasonic FZ80, which was introduced in January 2017 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 18.0MP 1/2.3 sensor whereas Fujifilm X100V, which was introduced in February 2020 is a Large Sensor Compact camera with a 26.0MP APS-C sensor. As you can see, FZ80 is 3 years older than X100V. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Fortunately, you can't go wrong with any of these cameras as we rank them amongst Top 10 cameras in their classes. Panasonic FZ80 is ranked #8 out of 245 Small Sensor Superzoom cameras with an overall score of 59 whereas Fujifilm X100V is ranked #2 out of 64 Large Sensor Compact cameras with an overall score of 74.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Panasonic FZ80 and Fujifilm X100V before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-01-04
  • 18MP - 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)
  • 20-1200 mm F2.8-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1166k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 240fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 616g. 130 x 94 x 119 mm
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-FZ85

Fujifilm X100V Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2020-02-04
  • 26MP - APS-C BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 160 - 12800 ( expands to 80 - 51200)
  • 35 mm f2.00 Prime Lens
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 3690k dot Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder
  • 11.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (DCI) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 478g. 128 x 75 x 53 mm
  • Weather-sealed Body
  • Replaced Fujifilm X100F Compare

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Panasonic FZ80 and Fujifilm X100V compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 over Fujifilm X100V
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Viewfinder Coverage
100% vs 95% More accurate viewfinder
Focal Length - Wide
20mm vs 35mm 15 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
1200mm vs 35mm 1165 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
60x vs more flexible focal coverage
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking
Yes vs No Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Post Focus Mode
Yes vs No Change focus point after taking a shot
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Reasons to choose Fujifilm X100V over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Viewfinder Magnif.
0.52x vs 0.46x Larger Viewfinder
Sensor Resolution
26 MP vs 18 MP 44% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 3.200 300% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
425 vs 49 376 more focus points
LCD Resolution
1.620k dots vs 1.040k dots 55% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Max Elect. Shutter
1/32000s vs 1/16000s faster electronic shutter
Continuous Shooting
11.0fps vs 10.0fps 1 fps faster
Battery Life
420 shots vs 330 shots 90 more frames with a single charge
Weight
478 g vs 616 g 138 g lighter
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Max Aperture - Wide
2.00 vs 2.80 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.00 vs 5.90 faster lens at tele
Viewfinder Resolution
3690k dot vs 1166k dot 216% higher resolution
Sensor Pixel Area
14.12µm2 vs 1.56µm2 805% larger pixel area
Built-in ND Filter
4.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
USB Version
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Faster Data transfer from the camera
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
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Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Fujifilm X100V
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen
Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic and Optical) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution
18 MP vs 26 MP Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 1.620k dots High resolution screens
Max Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 11.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs UHS-I Read/Write in High Speeds
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Fujifilm X100V
Panasonic FZ80 vs Fujifilm X100V: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic FZ80 and Fujifilm X100V side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic FZ80 has external dimensions of 130 x 94 x 119 mm (5.12 x 3.7 x 4.69″) and weighs 616 g (1.36 lb / 21.73 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm X100V has external dimensions of 128 x 75 x 53 mm (5.04 x 2.95 x 2.09″) and weighs 478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic FZ80 and the Fujifilm X100V. Fujifilm X100V is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 2mm narrower, 19mm shorter and 66mm thinner than Panasonic FZ80.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Fujifilm X100V Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Panasonic FZ80 and the Fujifilm X100V Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic FZ80 and Fujifilm X100V.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Fujifilm X100V Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Panasonic FZ80 and the Fujifilm X100V Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic FZ80 and Fujifilm X100V.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Fujifilm X100V Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Panasonic FZ80 and the the Fujifilm X100V Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm X100V is significantly lighter (138g ) than the Panasonic FZ80 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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FZ80
X100V
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Average
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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the X100V, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the FZ80.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic FZ80 and Fujifilm X100V's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.

On the other hand, Fujifilm X100V features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Panasonic FZ80 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to X100V.


Panasonic FZ80 vs Fujifilm X100V: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 has a 18.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm X100V has a 26.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features X-Processor Pro 4 processor.

Fujifilm X100V's sensor provides 8MP more than Panasonic FZ80's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

One other difference between these two cameras that is worth mentioning is that Fujifilm X100V's sensor doesn't have an anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moiré occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the FZ80 and X100V sensor size comparison.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Fujifilm X100V Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic FZ80 and Fujifilm X100V Cameras


As seen above, Fujifilm X100V has a 13.1x Larger sensor area than Panasonic FZ80. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Fujifilm X100V Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 features a 20-1200 mm F2.8-5.9 60x zoom lens whereas Fujifilm X100V features a 35 mm F2.0 Prime lens.

It is not easy to compare a prime lens with a zoom lens. Panasonic FZ80's zoom lens provides a great flexibility compared to Fujifilm X100V's 35mm fixed focal length lens. On the other hand, X100V's prime lens makes it a specialized camera. You compromise the flexibility of a zoom in order to enjoy the high image quality and unique rendering of this fast lens. On the tele end, Panasonic FZ80 has 1165mm longer reach than the Fujifilm X100V. However, with a max aperture of f2.00, Fujifilm X100V is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

FZ80
X100V
Widest - Samsung WB2200F
Average
Telezoom

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

FZ80
X100V
Longest - Nikon P1000
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

FZ80
X100V
Fastest - Olympus 1
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

FZ80
X100V
Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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What types of Photography are Panasonic FZ80 and Fujifilm X100V Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic FZ80 and Fujifilm X100V for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic FZ80 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm X100V for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 26.0MP
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic FZ80 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm X100V for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
20 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
No Image Stabilization
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Panasonic FZ80 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm X100V for Sports Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
Environmental Sealings
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
425 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
35 mm Tele Lens
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Panasonic FZ80 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm X100V for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
60.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
616g
Body Thickness 119mm
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
478g
Body Thickness 53mm
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Panasonic FZ80 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm X100V for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
20 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 26.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
35 mm - Poor Wide Angle Coverage
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Fujifilm X100V: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic FZ80 and Fujifilm X100V, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic FZ80 and Fujifilm X100V scores compare:

Panasonic FZ80
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #17 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #306 out of 1260 in all Cameras
Fujifilm X100V
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #2 out of 62 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #88 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X100V is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Panasonic FZ80 in all criteria.
It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Fujifilm X100V vs Panasonic FZ80 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Fujifilm X100V
Brand Panasonic Fujifilm
Announced 2017-01-04 2020-02-04
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3 APS-C
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Area 28.07mm2 366.60mm2
Megapixels 18 megapixels 26 megapixels
Max Resolution 4896 x 3672 6240 x 4160
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 6400 ISO 51200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 160 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 425
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 20-1200 mm (60x) 35 mm ()
Max Aperture F2.8-5.9 F2.0
Macro Focus Range 1cm n/a
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 1,620k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder Resolution 1,166k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.46x 0.52x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/16000s 1/32000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 11.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 616g 478g
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm 128 x 75 x 53mm
Battery Life 330 shots 420 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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