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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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 Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was brought out 6 years prior to the ZS80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades against the ZS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Panasonic ZS80

 Fujifilm S8200 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Fujifilm S8200

 ZS80 Fujifilm S8200 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2013More recent by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic ZS80

 Fujifilm S8200 ZS80 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8200 features external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 compared to the ZS80.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8200 and ZS80 is 61 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8200 and ZS80.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS80 to result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography info
40
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography info
50
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8200
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (960mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
79
great battery power (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography highlights
47
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
62
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8200
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (670g)
73
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic ZS80
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also referred to as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2018-02-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 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 670g (1.48 lbs) 327g (0.72 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $450 $448