Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS8

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and ZS8 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was brought out 6 months prior to the ZS8 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up versus the ZS8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic ZS8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the ZS8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and ZS8 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and ZS8.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.