Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS80

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was unveiled 9 years before the ZS80 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores vs the ZS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 enjoys outside dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the ZS80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and ZS80 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and ZS80.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS80 to produce more detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be behind in sensor technology.