FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic SZ8
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix AX355
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched January 2014

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the FujiFilm AX350 versus Panasonic SZ8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The AX350 was revealed 4 years earlier than the SZ8 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the AX350 scores against the SZ8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic SZ8 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix AX350 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm AX350 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic SZ8
AX350 | SZ8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the FujiFilm AX350
SZ8 | AX350 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 36 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic SZ8
AX350 | SZ8 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm AX350 versus Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the AX350 versus the SZ8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AX350 and SZ8 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AX350 and SZ8.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older AX350 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
Also called as | FinePix AX355 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-165mm (5.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 168 grams (0.37 lb) | 159 grams (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 180 shots | 200 shots |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $0 | $275 |