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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix T305
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS70
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic ZS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the T300 (14MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T300 was revealed 7 years before the ZS80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the T300 matches up against the ZS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Panasonic ZS80

 T300 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the FujiFilm T300

 ZS80 T300 
LaunchedFebruary 2018July 2011More recent by 80 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic ZS80

 T300 ZS80 

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm T300 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic ZS80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the T300 compared to the ZS80.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the T300 and ZS80 is 94 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the T300 and ZS80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to result in extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older T300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography information
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm T300
Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography factors
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (180 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
79
good battery (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T300 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography features
36
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (180 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
62
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
saves RAW files
good battery (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Vlogging camera
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
73
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no microphone jack
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FujiFilm T300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T300 and Panasonic ZS80
 FujiFilm FinePix T300Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix T300 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also referred to as FinePix T305 Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-07-19 2018-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 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 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 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
AE bracketing
WB 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) 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lbs) 327 gr (0.72 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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 180 photos 380 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $448