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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP90
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS40
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS50
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic ZS45, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was released at a similar time to the ZS45 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XP80 scores against the ZS45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm XP80 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Fujifilm XP80

 ZS45 Fujifilm XP80 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic ZS45

 Fujifilm XP80 ZS45 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2015Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP80 features exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 vs the ZS45.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP80 and ZS45 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP80 and ZS45.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (249 grams)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography information
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (350 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography information
65
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (210 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
great battery power (350 shots)
lighter than competition (249g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
47
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery power (350 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (249g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic ZS45
 Fujifilm XP80Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XP80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-14 2015-01-06
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 6.08 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 6.00 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 350 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $149 $300