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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic ZS8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was manufactured 17 months before the ZS8 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm JV150 matches up vs the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm JV150 ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Fujifilm JV150

 ZS8 Fujifilm JV150 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2010Newer by 17 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm JV150 ZS8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JV150 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic ZS8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 and the ZS8.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JV150 and ZS8 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JV150 and ZS8.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JV150
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS8
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Sports photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition in class (126g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (210g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography advice
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JV150
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS8
25
lighter than competition in class (126g)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
30
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic ZS8
 Fujifilm FinePix JV150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JV150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-4.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lb) 210g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $275