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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released March 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 S8400W vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was unveiled 5 years before the ZS80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades versus the ZS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Panasonic ZS80

 Fujifilm S8400W ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 ZS80 Fujifilm S8400W 
RevealedFebruary 2018March 2013More recent by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic ZS80

 Fujifilm S8400W ZS80 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W features external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having 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") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8400W versus Panasonic ZS80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W compared to the ZS80.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and ZS80 is 61 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and ZS80.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8400W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
features focus via touch
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
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)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography factors
52
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1056mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
79
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography details
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
62
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8400W
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
24
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
73
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic ZS80
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also Known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-03-22 2018-02-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
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 24-1056mm (44.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 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 Overall 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 300 photos 380 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $448