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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and ZS8 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was brought out 6 months later than the ZS8 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm F660EXR grades against the ZS8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm F660EXR ZS8 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 ZS8 Fujifilm F660EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm F660EXR ZS8 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Panasonic ZS8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR and the ZS8.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and ZS8 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F660EXR and ZS8.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F660EXR because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F660EXR will provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography factors
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (217g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition (217g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Landscape photography camera
45
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging info
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (217g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic ZS8
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217 gr (0.48 lb) 210 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 photos 340 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $230 $275