FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS8

Let's look a little more closely at the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZS8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and ZS8 (14MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and ZS8 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was unveiled 24 months before the ZS8 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the F70EXR grades versus the ZS8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F70EXR features exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZS8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the F70EXR vs the ZS8.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and ZS8 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the F70EXR and ZS8.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The F70EXR with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS8 will offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older F70EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.