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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and ZS8 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was released 6 months later than the ZS8 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR scores versus the ZS8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm HS30EXR ZS8 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 ZS8 Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm HS30EXR ZS8 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS30EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the ZS8.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ZS8 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ZS8.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS30EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
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decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography info
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (687g)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (210 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
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great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography factors
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competitors in class (210g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography info
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS8
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (687g)
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (210g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS8
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lbs) 210 grams (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $430 $275