FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS8
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Panasonic ZS8
HS10 | ZS8 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the FujiFilm HS10
ZS8 | HS10 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | July 2010 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic ZS8
HS10 | ZS8 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Check the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic ZS8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HS10 and ZS8 is 60 and 92 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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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 |
Pricing at release | $900 | $275 |