Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic SZ8
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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F750EXR Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F750EXR over the Panasonic SZ8
Fujifilm F750EXR | SZ8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm F750EXR
SZ8 | Fujifilm F750EXR | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 24 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm F750EXR and Panasonic SZ8
Fujifilm F750EXR | SZ8 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same 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).
Check the Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F750EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
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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 |