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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S3250
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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS7
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was revealed 6 months before the ZS8 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the S3200 matches up versus the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Panasonic ZS8

 S3200 ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the FujiFilm S3200

 ZS8 S3200 

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic ZS8

 S3200 ZS8 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2011Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S3200 comes with exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 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).

Compare the FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S3200 compared to the ZS8.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and ZS8 is 67 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3200 and ZS8.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should factor the production date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography highlights
35
good resolution (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (540g)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography details
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S3200
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS8
54
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (210g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging highlights
24
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (540 grams)
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic ZS8
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called FinePix S3250 Lumix DMC-TZ18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 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 port
Headphone port
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 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 210 grams (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 images 340 images
Battery type AA 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $190 $275