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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
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Features
70
Overall
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was manufactured 6 years prior to the ZS80 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades vs the ZS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Panasonic ZS80

 Fujifilm SL1000 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 ZS80 Fujifilm SL1000 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2013More modern by 62 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic ZS80

 Fujifilm SL1000 ZS80 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs the ZS80.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and ZS80 is 61 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL1000 and ZS80.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL1000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography details
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Street photography with Panasonic ZS80
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (659g)
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography information
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better than average battery power (350 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (659 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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great battery pack (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging features
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (659g)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic ZS80
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also called as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 659 grams (1.45 lbs) 327 grams (0.72 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 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 350 pictures 380 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $600 $448