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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JV105
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
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS7
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Lets look more closely at the FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JV100 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JV100 was revealed 17 months earlier than the ZS8 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the JV100 matches up against the ZS8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Panasonic ZS8

 JV100 ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the FujiFilm JV100

 ZS8 JV100 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2010More modern by 17 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic ZS8

 JV100 ZS8 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV100 enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the JV100 versus the ZS8.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JV100 and ZS8 is 96 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and ZS8.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS8 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged JV100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (126 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (126 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (210g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography factors
23
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (126 grams)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Panasonic ZS8
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also referred to as FinePix JV105 Lumix DMC-TZ18
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-111mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 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 display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 gr (0.28 pounds) 210 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $99 $275