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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP70
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP90
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS60
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic ZS50, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP80 was introduced about the same time to the ZS50 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XP80 grades versus the ZS50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm XP80 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Fujifilm XP80

 ZS50 Fujifilm XP80 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm XP80 ZS50 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2015Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP80 offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic ZS50 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 compared to the ZS50.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP80 and ZS50 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP80 and ZS50.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP80 to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
manual focus
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (243g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography information
65
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (210 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
lighter than competition in class (243g)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP80
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
40
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging info
34
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (243g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic ZS50
 Fujifilm XP80Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XP80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-14 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash options 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 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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 pounds) 243 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 44
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 138
Other
Battery life 210 photos 300 photos
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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $149 $350