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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm F800EXR
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and SZ8 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was brought out 11 months before the SZ8 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up vs the SZ8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm F900EXR SZ8 
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 SZ8 Fujifilm F900EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm F900EXR SZ8 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F900EXR offers physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR and the SZ8.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and SZ8 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F900EXR and SZ8.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR has got the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm F900EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography features
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
34
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography advice
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (159 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
tiny sensor size (1/2")
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
33
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than average in class (159g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (200 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography info
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really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging advice
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average in class (159 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic SZ8
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-30 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 grams (0.51 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 260 photographs 200 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $380 $275