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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR
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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS7
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Below, we are matching up the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and ZS8 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was brought out 12 months earlier than the ZS8 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the F300EXR scores versus the ZS8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic ZS8

 F300EXR ZS8 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 ZS8 F300EXR 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic ZS8

 F300EXR ZS8 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the F300EXR compared to the ZS8.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and ZS8 is 91 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F300EXR and ZS8.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS8 will resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (210 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography information
63
lighter than others (215 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (210g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS8
38
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (210g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic ZS8
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-21 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 215g (0.47 lb) 210g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 340 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $275