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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP70
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP90
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm XP80 versus Panasonic ZS5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was revealed 4 years later than the ZS5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm XP80 scores vs the ZS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm XP80 ZS5 
RevealedJanuary 2015June 2010More recent by 56 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm XP80

 ZS5 Fujifilm XP80 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm XP80 ZS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP80 enjoys exterior measurements 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 ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP80 versus Panasonic ZS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 compared to the ZS5.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP80 and ZS5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP80 and ZS5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm XP80 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP80 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography info
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP80
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography features
65
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP80
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS5
41
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (210 shots)
no Timelapse recording
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (214g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic ZS5
 Fujifilm XP80Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XP80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-14 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 1 1
Launch cost $149 $300