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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
58
Overall
48

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS40 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP90
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS45
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm XP80 versus Panasonic ZS40, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was revealed 13 months after the ZS40 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up against the ZS40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Panasonic ZS40

 Fujifilm XP80 ZS40 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2014Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Fujifilm XP80

 ZS40 Fujifilm XP80 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic ZS40

 Fujifilm XP80 ZS40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP80 comes with outer measurements 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 ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP80 versus Panasonic ZS40 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 and the ZS40.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP80 and ZS40 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP80 and ZS40.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP80 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography information
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
51
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (240 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography features
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
54
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP80
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS40
65
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than others (240 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography factors
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (240g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic ZS40
 Fujifilm XP80Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XP80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-14 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
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, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lbs) 240 grams (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 300 photos
Style 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $149 $450