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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP30
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP60
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP50 versus Panasonic ZS80, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP50 was revealed 7 years before the ZS80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up against the ZS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic ZS80

 Fujifilm XP50 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Fujifilm XP50

 ZS80 Fujifilm XP50 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2012More modern by 74 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
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 XP50 and Panasonic ZS80

 Fujifilm XP50 ZS80 

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP50 versus Panasonic ZS80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 versus the ZS80.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP50 and ZS80 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP50 and ZS80.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to produce greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP50 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP50
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
75
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography highlights
64
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (220 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
79
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography factors
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
62
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging factors
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
73
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic ZS80
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also called as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2018-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175g (0.39 lbs) 327g (0.72 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photos 380 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $180 $448