Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZS8

In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and ZS8 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was manufactured 19 months later than the ZS8 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades versus the ZS8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR has external measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR and the ZS8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and ZS8 is 90 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and ZS8.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F900EXR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F900EXR will result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F900EXR is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.