• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 27.00mm - 270.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-ZS1S advantages over Fujifilm F80EXR

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 320 vs 230 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    2.5 fps vs 1.6 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Fujifilm F80EXR advantages over Panasonic DMC-ZS1S

  • Larger sensor
    1/2 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More pixels
    12.0 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    5 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZS3

Panasonic DMC-ZS1S
Panasonic DMC-ZS3
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • HDMI out

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZS1S vs Panasonic DMC-ZS3

Fujifilm F80EXR
Panasonic DMC-ZS3
  • $300
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm F80EXR vs Panasonic DMC-ZS3

Compared to Canon SX200 IS

Panasonic DMC-ZS1S
Canon SX200 IS
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Wider angle lens
  • $267
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Fast startup

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZS1S vs Canon SX200 IS

Fujifilm F80EXR
Canon SX200 IS
  • $300
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $267
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm F80EXR vs Canon SX200 IS

Compared to Fujifilm F70EXR

Panasonic DMC-ZS1S
Fujifilm F70EXR
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Longer exposure
  • $214
  • 1/2 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZS1S vs Fujifilm F70EXR

Fujifilm F80EXR
Fujifilm F70EXR
  • $300
  • 1/2 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $214
  • 1/2 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Fujifilm F80EXR vs Fujifilm F70EXR

Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZS7

Panasonic DMC-ZS1S
Panasonic DMC-ZS7
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • HDMI out

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZS1S vs Panasonic DMC-ZS7

Fujifilm F80EXR
Panasonic DMC-ZS7
  • $300
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen

Compare Fujifilm F80EXR vs Panasonic DMC-ZS7

Compared to Fujifilm JZ500

Panasonic DMC-ZS1S
Fujifilm JZ500
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Wider angle lens
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic DMC-ZS1S vs Fujifilm JZ500

Fujifilm F80EXR
Fujifilm JZ500
  • $300
  • 1/2 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Longer exposure
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels

Compare Fujifilm F80EXR vs Fujifilm JZ500

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