Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic ZS80

Below is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm XF1 versus Panasonic ZS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and ZS80 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was launched 6 years before the ZS80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores versus the ZS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF1 features outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 255 grams (0.56 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).

Look at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Panasonic ZS80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the ZS80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and ZS80 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XF1 and ZS80.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS80 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XF1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.