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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S4000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

FujiFilm S4000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S4050
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS70
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S4000 versus Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S4000 (14MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was revealed 8 years earlier than the ZS80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the S4000 matches up versus the ZS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S4000 over the Panasonic ZS80

 S4000 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the FujiFilm S4000

 ZS80 S4000 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2011More modern by 86 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS80

 S4000 ZS80 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S4000 offers outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S4000 versus Panasonic ZS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S4000 and the ZS80.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and ZS80 is 67 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and ZS80.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography advice
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (540 grams)
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography factors
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery (380 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S4000
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
54
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
79
great battery (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography information
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
62
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
saves RAW files
great battery (380 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S4000 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging features
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than others (540g)
73
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic socket
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FujiFilm S4000 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S4000 and Panasonic ZS80
 FujiFilm FinePix S4000Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S4000 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also called as FinePix S4050 Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2018-02-18
Physical type 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 327g (0.72 lb)
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 380 photos
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $279 $448