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Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was unveiled 6 years prior to the ZS80 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S8300 grades vs the ZS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Panasonic ZS80

 Fujifilm S8300 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Fujifilm S8300

 ZS80 Fujifilm S8300 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2013More recent by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic ZS80

 Fujifilm S8300 ZS80 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8300 offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 versus the ZS80.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and ZS80 is 61 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8300 and ZS80.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography information
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (670g)
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
53
excellent zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (380 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Travel photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1008mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (670 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
79
good battery (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography factors
47
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
62
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (670g)
73
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic ZS80
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also called - Lumix DC-TZ95
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2018-02-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 327 gr (0.72 lb)
Physical 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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
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 Single Single
Retail cost $200 $448