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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX355
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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS7
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was introduced 6 months before the ZS8 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the JX350 matches up vs the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Panasonic ZS8

 JX350 ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the FujiFilm JX350

 ZS8 JX350 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic ZS8

 JX350 ZS8 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX350 has got outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the JX350 versus the ZS8.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the JX350 and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JX350 and ZS8.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the FujiFilm JX350 to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography highlights
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (210 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Sports photography camera
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition in class (130g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
69
lighter than others (210g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Landscape photography camera
33
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
30
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (210 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic ZS8
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Otherwise known as FinePix JX355 Lumix DMC-TZ18
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 130g (0.29 lbs) 210g (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 180 photos 340 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $275