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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(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
Panasonic SZ8
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm F770EXR SZ8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 SZ8 Fujifilm F770EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm F770EXR SZ8 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Portrait photography camera
44
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
35
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Street photography with Panasonic SZ8
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (234g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2")
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (159 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography factors
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography factors
53
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average in class (234g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
lighter than competition (159 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography information
50
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery pack (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging advice
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (234 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (159 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic SZ8
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
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