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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and ZS8 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was released within a month of the ZS8 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR scores against the ZS8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm F600 EXR ZS8 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 ZS8 Fujifilm F600 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm F600 EXR ZS8 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2011Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR features external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic ZS8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and the ZS8.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and ZS8 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and ZS8.

Plainly, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Portrait photography camera
39
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Street photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography features
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography highlights
52
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (210g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography features
49
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic ZS8
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-11 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 210g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $230 $275