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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1880
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was unveiled 17 months before the ZS8 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the S1800 grades vs the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Panasonic ZS8

 S1800 ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the FujiFilm S1800

 ZS8 S1800 
ReleasedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 17 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic ZS8

 S1800 ZS8 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1800 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1800 versus the ZS8.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and ZS8 is 78 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and ZS8.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS8 to give greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older S1800 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography features
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (210 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography information
36
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging details
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic ZS8
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Otherwise known as FinePix S1880 Lumix DMC-TZ18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 337 grams (0.74 lb) 210 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 images
Style 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 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $275