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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix HS11
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS7
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was brought out 12 months before the ZS8 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the HS10 matches up versus the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Panasonic ZS8

 HS10 ZS8 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the FujiFilm HS10

 ZS8 HS10 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic ZS8

 HS10 ZS8 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS10 has got external measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the HS10 compared to the ZS8.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and ZS8 is 60 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HS10 and ZS8.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS8 to offer greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged HS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS10
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS8
40
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography info
54
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (666g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography factors
45
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (666g)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (210 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS10
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS8
44
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
heavier than average in class (666g)
30
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic ZS8
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Alternate name FinePix HS11 Lumix DMC-TZ18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666g (1.47 lb) 210g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 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 - 340 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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