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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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
  • Released July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS7
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very close but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and ZS8 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was manufactured 18 months later than the ZS8 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up versus the ZS8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm HS35EXR ZS8 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 ZS8 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm HS35EXR ZS8 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with 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") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Panasonic ZS8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR compared to the ZS8.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZS8 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZS8.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm HS35EXR will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography information
56
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography features
55
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competition (687 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Sports photography camera
55
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Travel photography camera
53
better than average battery life (600 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (687g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition (210 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography factors
53
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of Timelapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging information
25
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (687g)
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic ZS8
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design 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 megapixel 14 megapixel
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 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687g (1.51 lbs) 210g (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 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 600 pictures 340 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $380 $275