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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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
  • Released February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was released 5 years earlier than the ZS80 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8600 grades vs the ZS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Panasonic ZS80

 Fujifilm S8600 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Fujifilm S8600

 ZS80 Fujifilm S8600 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2014More recent by 50 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic ZS80

 Fujifilm S8600 ZS80 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8600 has got exterior dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic ZS80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 and the ZS80.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and ZS80 is 76 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8600 and ZS80.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8600 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography features
37
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography info
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography factors
55
incredible zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (410 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography factors
63
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (900mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
79
good battery power (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8600
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
46
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
62
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
exports RAW files
good battery power (380 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging info
27
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
73
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic ZS80
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Alternative name - Lumix DC-TZ95
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2018-02-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD 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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
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 focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-900mm (36.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450 gr (0.99 lbs) 327 gr (0.72 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 410 images 380 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 3 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $200 $448