Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS8

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.