Fujifilm X30 vs Panasonic ZS80

Below is a complete review of the Fujifilm X30 versus Panasonic ZS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and ZS80 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was released 4 years earlier than the ZS80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the ZS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 has exterior measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Panasonic ZS80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the ZS80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and ZS80 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and ZS80.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS80 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.