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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Fujifilm F750EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") and SZ8 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F750EXR was introduced 24 months before the SZ8 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F750EXR scores against the SZ8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

				

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F750EXR over the Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm F750EXR SZ8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm F750EXR

 SZ8 Fujifilm F750EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F750EXR and Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm F750EXR SZ8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F750EXR has got physical measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F750EXR against the SZ8.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F750EXR and SZ8 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F750EXR and SZ8.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F750EXR features the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm F750EXR will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F750EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ8
36
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
35
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Street photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (234 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (159 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography information
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography details
68
lighter than others (234g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition (159g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F750EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ8
44
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F750EXR Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging information
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (234 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition (159 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F750EXR and Panasonic SZ8
 Fujifilm FinePix F750EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 234 gr (0.52 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $445 $275