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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(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
Panasonic SZ8
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic SZ8

 AX350 SZ8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the FujiFilm AX350

 SZ8 AX350 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic SZ8

 AX350 SZ8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

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

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm AX350
Street photography with Panasonic SZ8
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (159g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography features
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography advice
56
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than average in class (159g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography information
29
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (159g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic SZ8
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
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