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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic ZS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the ZS80 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ200 scores vs the ZS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Panasonic ZS80

 Fujifilm JZ200 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 ZS80 Fujifilm JZ200 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2012Newer by 74 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic ZS80

 Fujifilm JZ200 ZS80 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ200 enjoys exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic ZS80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 and the ZS80.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ200 and ZS80 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ200 and ZS80.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition (135 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
79
good battery power (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography features
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
62
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
73
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic ZS80
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Alternative name - Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2018-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 327 grams (0.72 lbs)
Physical 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 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 - 380 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $448