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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Announced November 2011
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and FZ80 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and FZ80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was announced 6 years before the FZ80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up vs the FZ80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm X-S1 FZ80 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 FZ80 Fujifilm X-S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2017November 2011Newer by 62 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ80

 Fujifilm X-S1 FZ80 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 enjoys outer dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 compared to the FZ80.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and FZ80 is 52 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and FZ80.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FZ80 will show extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
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you can focus manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography features
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competition (920 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (616g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography factors
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has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (920g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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comes with focus by touch
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
heavier than others (616g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
missing Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (20mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging features
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (920 grams)
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reasonably wide (20mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
heavier than others (616g)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ80
 Fujifilm X-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-11-24 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-624mm (26.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 grams (2.03 lb) 616 grams (1.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 216 not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $399 $399