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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Launched July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS7
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and ZS8 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was manufactured 6 months later than the ZS8 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F770EXR matches up against the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm F770EXR ZS8 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 ZS8 Fujifilm F770EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm F770EXR ZS8 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F770EXR provides external measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR versus the ZS8.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F770EXR and ZS8 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F770EXR and ZS8.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F770EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F770EXR will give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography info
43
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2")
30
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Street photography with Panasonic ZS8
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (234g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS8
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2")
no phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (234g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (210g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography factors
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really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of Timelapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic ZS8
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 gr (0.52 lbs) 210 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 - 340 images
Type of battery - 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
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $480 $275