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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP90
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic XS1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was introduced 2 years later than the XS1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades vs the XS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Panasonic XS1

 Fujifilm XP80 XS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013More recent by 25 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Fujifilm XP80

 XS1 Fujifilm XP80 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic XS1

 Fujifilm XP80 XS1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP80 has physical dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 against the XS1.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP80 and XS1 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP80 and XS1.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos but you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm XP80 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP80
Street photography with Panasonic XS1
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Sports photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP80
Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
65
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (210 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors (103g)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography information
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography information
41
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
39
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP80
Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
34
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic XS1
 Fujifilm XP80Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XP80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 103 grams (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 260 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $149 $130