• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm S9900W advantages over Panasonic ZS80

  • Slower slow-motion
    480 fps vs 240 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,200 mm vs 720 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 380 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Integrated ND filter
    Yes vs No
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic ZS80 advantages over Fujifilm S9900W

  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Thinner
    41 mm vs 116 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    6 years vs 10 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    327g vs 670g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    1040k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 16.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    102 vs 10 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/1700 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm SL1000

Fujifilm S9900W
Fujifilm SL1000
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • RAW file ability

Compare Fujifilm S9900W vs Fujifilm SL1000

Panasonic ZS80
Fujifilm SL1000
  • $398
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic ZS80 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Compared to Olympus SP-100

Fujifilm S9900W
Olympus SP-100
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Focus peaking
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Longer exposure

Compare Fujifilm S9900W vs Olympus SP-100

Panasonic ZS80
Olympus SP-100
  • $398
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic ZS80 vs Olympus SP-100

Compared to Fujifilm S9800

Fujifilm S9900W
Fujifilm S9800
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $504
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm S9900W vs Fujifilm S9800

Panasonic ZS80
Fujifilm S9800
  • $398
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
  • $504
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic ZS80 vs Fujifilm S9800

Compared to Panasonic ZS70

Fujifilm S9900W
Panasonic ZS70
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm S9900W vs Panasonic ZS70

Panasonic ZS80
Panasonic ZS70
  • $398
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Panasonic ZS80 vs Panasonic ZS70

Compared to Nikon A1000

Fujifilm S9900W
Nikon A1000
  • $719
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $477
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm S9900W vs Nikon A1000

Panasonic ZS80
Nikon A1000
  • $398
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $477
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic ZS80 vs Nikon A1000

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