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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
91 Imaging
38 Features
48 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
39 Overall
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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
38
 good  resolution (16MP)
 delivers RAW files
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2")
29
 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
68
 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
46
 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
43
 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