Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS80

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and ZS80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was manufactured 7 years before the ZS80 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores against the ZS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 has got external measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has dimensions 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 X-S1 versus Panasonic ZS80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the ZS80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and ZS80 is 52 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and ZS80.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS80 will deliver more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.