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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX355
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ8, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was announced 4 years prior to the SZ8 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the JX350 grades against the SZ8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Panasonic SZ8

 JX350 SZ8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the FujiFilm JX350

 SZ8 JX350 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic SZ8

 JX350 SZ8 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX350 provides external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the JX350 compared to the SZ8.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JX350 and SZ8 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the JX350 and SZ8.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged JX350 will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX350
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ8
29
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (159g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography details
31
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competition in class (130g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
67
lighter than others in class (159 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography features
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography features
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (159 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic SZ8
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Also called FinePix JX355 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 180 photographs 200 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $275