Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS80

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and ZS80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was announced 7 years before the ZS80 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores vs the ZS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR has exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Panasonic ZS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the ZS80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ZS80 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ZS80.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS80 will deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.