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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix S3250
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS70
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was brought out 8 years earlier than the ZS80 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S3200 matches up against the ZS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Panasonic ZS80

 S3200 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the FujiFilm S3200

 ZS80 S3200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018January 2011More modern by 86 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic ZS80

 S3200 ZS80 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S3200 has outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic ZS80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S3200 compared to the ZS80.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3200 and ZS80 is 67 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3200 and ZS80.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to result in greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged S3200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (14MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (540g)
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography highlights
47
excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography info
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
79
great battery power (380 shots)
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S3200
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
41
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
62
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (540g)
73
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no mic jack
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic ZS80
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also called FinePix S3250 Lumix DC-TZ95
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2018-02-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 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
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet 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
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 540g (1.19 pounds) 327g (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 images 380 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $190 $448