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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S205EXR
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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS7
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Lets look closer at the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty similar but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and ZS8 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The S200EXR was revealed 24 months earlier than the ZS8 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S200EXR scores vs the ZS8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Panasonic ZS8

 S200EXR ZS8 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 ZS8 S200EXR 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic ZS8

 S200EXR ZS8 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S200EXR features exterior dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S200EXR compared to the ZS8.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and ZS8 is 54 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S200EXR and ZS8.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S200EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS8 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S200EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography features
45
manual focus
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
heavier than average (865 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (210 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography advice
34
excellent zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
has no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
long reach (436mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (865g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others (210g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS8
34
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
missing Time Lapse function
44
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging features
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than average (865g)
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (210g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic ZS8
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Otherwise known as FinePix S205EXR Lumix DMC-TZ18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-436mm (14.1x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 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 865 grams (1.91 lb) 210 grams (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-140 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $275