Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS80
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Introduced February 2018
- Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS70

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic ZS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JZ100 was manufactured 7 years before the ZS80 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades against the ZS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Panasonic ZS80
Fujifilm JZ100 | ZS80 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Fujifilm JZ100
ZS80 | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 74 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic ZS80
Fujifilm JZ100 | ZS80 |
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic ZS80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the ZS80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and ZS80 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and ZS80.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS80 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DC-TZ95 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-01-05 | 2018-02-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 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 | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,330k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 data 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 | 129g (0.28 lb) | 327g (0.72 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 | - | 380 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $190 | $448 |