Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic SZ3
Portability
93 Imaging
41 Features
35 Overall
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93 Imaging
41 Features
35 Overall
38
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
29 Overall
35
96 Imaging
40 Features
29 Overall
35
Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
- Launched January 2015
- Older Model is Fujifilm XP70
- Successor is Fujifilm XP90
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
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Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic SZ3, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP80 scores versus the SZ3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Panasonic SZ3
| Fujifilm XP80 | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2015 |  | January 2013 | Newer by 25 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Fujifilm XP80
| SZ3 | Fujifilm XP80 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic SZ3
| Fujifilm XP80 | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP80 has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 against the SZ3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP80 and SZ3 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP80 and SZ3.
Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of files but you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm XP80 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm XP80 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography features
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lighter than others in class (126g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography info
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging features
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
| Fujifilm XP80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm XP80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2015-01-14 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 9cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-45S | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $149 | $150 |
