Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ8
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
- Launched January 2012
- Newer Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2014

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview
Following is a extended review of the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and SZ8 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm F770EXR was brought out 24 months prior to the SZ8 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm F770EXR grades vs the SZ8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Panasonic SZ8
Fujifilm F770EXR | SZ8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm F770EXR
SZ8 | Fujifilm F770EXR | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic SZ8
Fujifilm F770EXR | SZ8 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F770EXR offers physical measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic SZ8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR and the SZ8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F770EXR and SZ8 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F770EXR and SZ8.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F770EXR features the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F770EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 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 dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
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 options | 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 234 grams (0.52 lb) | 159 grams (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 photographs |
Battery form | - | 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $480 | $275 |