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FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix T200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

FujiFilm T200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix T205
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic SZ8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the T200 (14MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The T200 was revealed 4 years earlier than the SZ8 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the T200 scores vs the SZ8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm T200 over the Panasonic SZ8

 T200 SZ8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the FujiFilm T200

 SZ8 T200 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm T200 and Panasonic SZ8

 T200 SZ8 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm T200 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the T200 against the SZ8.

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the T200 and SZ8 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the T200 and SZ8.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic SZ8 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older T200 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography factors
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (159g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm T200
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ8
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm T200 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography information
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
67
lighter than competition (159g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm T200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Landscape photography camera
36
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm T200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (159g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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FujiFilm T200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm T200 and Panasonic SZ8
 FujiFilm FinePix T200Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix T200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Otherwise known as FinePix T205 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 200 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $160 $275