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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP50
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS80, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was manufactured 7 years before the ZS80 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up against the ZS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic ZS80

 Fujifilm XP30 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Fujifilm XP30

 ZS80 Fujifilm XP30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018August 2011Newer by 79 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic ZS80

 Fujifilm XP30 ZS80 

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 comes with external dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the ZS80.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and ZS80 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and ZS80.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP30
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
65
environment proof
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
79
great battery power (380 shots)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
39
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
62
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging features
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
73
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic ZS80
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also Known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-16 2018-02-18
Physical type Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 327 grams (0.72 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 200 photos 380 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $240 $448