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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
93 Imaging
41 Features
35 Overall
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Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
44

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP80
(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
  • Released January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP70
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP90
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS35
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic ZS30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was released 2 years later than the ZS30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades vs the ZS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP80 ZS30 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2013More recent by 25 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm XP80

		

		

			
 ZS30 Fujifilm XP80 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
 Fujifilm XP80 ZS30 
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP80 provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
See the Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic ZS30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 compared to the ZS30.
Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and ZS30 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP80 and ZS30.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP80 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography information
36
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
33
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm XP80 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography advice
62
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
66
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm XP80 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
45
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 weather sealing
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect AF
46
 long zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 low battery (260 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography details
65
 weather sealing
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery power (210 per charge)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
 provides touch focus
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great reach (480mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low battery (260 shots)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography info
41
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 not so great battery power (210 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
44
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 low battery (260 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging details
34
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic port
35
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic ZS30
 Fujifilm XP80Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XP80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-14 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 198g (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $149 $250