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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix HS11
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the FujiFilm HS10 versus Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was revealed 8 years prior to the ZS80 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HS10 matches up vs the ZS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Panasonic ZS80

 HS10 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the FujiFilm HS10

 ZS80 HS10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018July 2010More recent by 92 months
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic ZS80

 HS10 ZS80 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS10 has got outside dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the HS10 compared to the ZS80.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and ZS80 is 60 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS10 and ZS80.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS80 to give you extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older HS10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
40
has manual focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
54
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS10
Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
54
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (666g)
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography info
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery (380 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography info
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flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (666 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
79
great battery (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
44
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
62
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging factors
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (666 grams)
73
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone jack
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic ZS80
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also called FinePix HS11 Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2018-02-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-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 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 666 gr (1.47 lb) 327 gr (0.72 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
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 - 380 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $900 $448