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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm JX370 versus Panasonic ZS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was revealed 7 years earlier than the ZS80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores vs the ZS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Panasonic ZS80

 Fujifilm JX370 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Fujifilm JX370

 ZS80 Fujifilm JX370 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018August 2011Fresher by 79 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic ZS80

 Fujifilm JX370 ZS80 

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX370 features external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX370 versus Panasonic ZS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the ZS80.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX370 and ZS80 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX370 and ZS80.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS80 to show greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX370 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography information
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography features
55
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JX370
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS80
31
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (190 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX370
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
65
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
79
great battery pack (380 shots)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography features
32
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
62
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
73
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic ZS80
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also called as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-11 2018-02-18
Body design Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 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 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 124 grams (0.27 lbs) 327 grams (0.72 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 190 pictures 380 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $159 $448