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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix XP11
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XP30
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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS7
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic ZS8, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the ZS8 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the XP10 scores vs the ZS8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Panasonic ZS8

 XP10 ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the FujiFilm XP10

 ZS8 XP10 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2010More modern by 17 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic ZS8

 XP10 ZS8 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm XP10 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the XP10 vs the ZS8.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XP10 and ZS8.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS8 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged XP10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography highlights
60
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (210g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm XP10
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS8
30
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
environment proof
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
69
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm XP10
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS8
27
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (210g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic ZS8
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also referred to as FinePix XP11 Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 210g (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 Single Single
Launch cost $175 $275