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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
94 Imaging
38 Features
16 Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

FujiFilm AX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as FinePix AX355
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Here, we are comparing the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AX350 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AX350 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the ZS8 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the AX350 matches up vs the ZS8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Panasonic ZS8

          

          

            
 AX350 ZS8 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the FujiFilm AX350

          

          

            
 ZS8 AX350 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS8

          

          

            
 AX350 ZS8 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm AX350 has got external measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Examine the FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the AX350 versus the ZS8.
FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the AX350 and ZS8 is 94 and 92 respectively.
FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AX350 and ZS8.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AX350 to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively.

            FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 FujiFilm AX350 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Portrait photography camera
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 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
FujiFilm AX350 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography highlights
48
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (210 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography features
30
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (180 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
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 long zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
FujiFilm AX350 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography info
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 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 low battery pack (180 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not the best (33mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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 lighter than competition (210 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (384mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 FujiFilm AX350 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS8 as a Landscape photography camera
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 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (33mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 low battery pack (180 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging info
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 wide angle not the best (33mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external microphone support
30
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (210g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic port
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FujiFilm AX350 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AX350 and Panasonic ZS8
 FujiFilm FinePix AX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix AX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also referred to as FinePix AX355 Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-165mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 168 grams (0.37 pounds) 210 grams (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 images 340 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $275