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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was unveiled 10 years prior to the ZS80 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S8100fd grades versus the ZS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Panasonic ZS80

 Fujifilm S8100fd ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 ZS80 Fujifilm S8100fd 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2009Newer by 110 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic ZS80

 Fujifilm S8100fd ZS80 
Manually focus More exact focus

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8100fd provides external measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 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).

Look at the Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd and the ZS80.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and ZS80 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8100fd and ZS80.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to give greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8100fd is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography advice
33
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography factors
53
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
79
good battery pack (380 shots)
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
35
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
62
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
73
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic ZS80
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also called as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 3840x2160
Video format - 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 327 grams (0.72 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $448