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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm XP80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
46
Features
70
Overall
55

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP70
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP90
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS80
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm XP80 versus Panasonic ZS70, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP80 was manufactured 3 years before the ZS70 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm XP80 matches up vs the ZS70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP80 over the Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm XP80 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Fujifilm XP80

 ZS70 Fujifilm XP80 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2015Newer by 27 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm XP80 ZS70 

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP80 features physical 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 ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP80 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 vs the ZS70.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP80 and ZS70 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP80 and ZS70.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography information
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
60
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography details
65
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
79
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP80 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography features
40
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
62
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP80
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
34
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP80 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP80 and Panasonic ZS70
 Fujifilm XP80Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XP80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 179g (0.39 lbs) 322g (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 380 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $149 $450