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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix XP11
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP30
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
  • Released January 2014
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ8, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was brought out 4 years earlier than the SZ8 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the XP10 scores against the SZ8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Panasonic SZ8

 XP10 SZ8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the FujiFilm XP10

 SZ8 XP10 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 47 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic SZ8

 XP10 SZ8 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm XP10 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the XP10 against the SZ8.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XP10 and SZ8 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XP10 and SZ8.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ8 to result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older XP10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Street photography camera
60
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (159 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography features
30
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition in class (135g)
environment sealing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
67
lighter than others (159g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography advice
27
environment sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition in class (135g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others (159g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic SZ8
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Also called as FinePix XP11 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 - 200 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $175 $275