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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic XS1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was announced 4 years after the XS1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ80 grades against the XS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic XS1

 FZ80 XS1 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2013More modern by 49 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic FZ80

 XS1 FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic XS1

 FZ80 XS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ80 provides outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic XS1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FZ80 compared to the XS1.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and XS1 is 63 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ80 and XS1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ80 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher FZ80 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Street photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (616 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography advice
57
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography highlights
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supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than average (616 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography info
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography info
57
focusing manually
pretty wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging factors
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (20mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (616 grams)
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2017-01-04 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616 grams (1.36 lbs) 103 grams (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 330 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $130