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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
40 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Launched February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was released 6 years earlier than the ZS80 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades against the ZS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Panasonic ZS80

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Fujifilm S8500

		

		

			
 ZS80 Fujifilm S8500 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2013More recent by 62 months
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic ZS80

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8500 ZS80 
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8500 features outer 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 dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic ZS80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the ZS80.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and ZS80 is 61 and 86 respectively.
Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8500 and ZS80.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS80 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8500 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm S8500 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
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 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
54
 manual focus
 MP count decent (20MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm S8500
Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
41
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 heavier than others (670 grams)
75
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 comes with touch focus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography factors
53
 incredible zoom range (24-1104mm  46.0 x zoom)
 max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
61
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 good battery (380 shots)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography features
52
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long reach (1104mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others (670 grams)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
79
 good battery (380 CIPA)
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 rather wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography features
42
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
62
 manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 saves RAW formats
 good battery (380 shots)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging highlights
24
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic port
 heavier than others (670g)
73
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have mic port
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic ZS80
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Other name - Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 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 surface 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
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest 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 sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - 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    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 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 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 327 gr (0.72 pounds)
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 photos
Style 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 $500 $448