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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Released November 2011
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
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Panasonic ZS80

 Fujifilm X-S1 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 ZS80 Fujifilm X-S1 
RevealedFebruary 2018November 2011Newer by 75 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic ZS80

 Fujifilm X-S1 ZS80 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography details
46
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
54
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography information
52
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (920g)
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
44
excellent zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
has no phase detect auto focus
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography details
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flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (624mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (920g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
79
better than average battery life (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
45
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (2/3")
lack of Timelapse mode
62
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging features
26
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (920g)
73
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic ZS80
 Fujifilm X-S1Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also referred to as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-11-24 2018-02-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 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
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps), 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 file format H.264 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 grams (2.03 pounds) 327 grams (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $448