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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S2990
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was released 8 years earlier than the ZS80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S2950 grades versus the ZS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Panasonic ZS80

 S2950 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the FujiFilm S2950

 ZS80 S2950 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2011More modern by 86 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic ZS80

 S2950 ZS80 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2950 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic ZS80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S2950 against the ZS80.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and ZS80 is 76 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and ZS80.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS80 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged S2950 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography factors
35
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2950
Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography information
60
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
79
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2950
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
62
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging factors
27
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
73
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic ZS80
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also referred to as FinePix S2990 Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2018-02-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 data format Motion JPEG 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 437g (0.96 lbs) 327g (0.72 lbs)
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 Overall 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 300 pictures 380 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $330 $448