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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S1880
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS70
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the ZS80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the S1800 grades versus the ZS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Panasonic ZS80

 S1800 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the FujiFilm S1800

 ZS80 S1800 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2010Newer by 97 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic ZS80

 S1800 ZS80 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S1800 compared to the ZS80.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and ZS80 is 78 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1800 and ZS80.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS80 to offer extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged S1800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography features
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S1800
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
55
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
79
great battery power (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography information
36
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
62
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging details
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
73
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no mic port
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic ZS80
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2018-02-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 99% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 337 grams (0.74 lb) 327 grams (0.72 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $180 $448