FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS80

In this write-up, we are contrasting the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very well matched but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and ZS80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HS20 EXR was brought out 8 years before the ZS80 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the HS20 EXR grades versus the ZS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR provides physical measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HS20 EXR compared to the ZS80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and ZS80 is 58 and 86 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and ZS80.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS80 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged HS20 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.