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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released August 2011
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm JX370 versus Panasonic SZ8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was manufactured 3 years before the SZ8 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores against the SZ8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm JX370 SZ8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm JX370

 SZ8 Fujifilm JX370 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2011More recent by 29 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm JX370 SZ8 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX370 provides physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX370 versus Panasonic SZ8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the SZ8.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and SZ8 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX370 and SZ8.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic SZ8 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX370 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX370
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ8
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (159 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography info
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography info
31
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX370
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ8
65
lighter than competition in class (124g)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
67
lighter than others (159g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX370
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ8
32
quite wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
42
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging features
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (124 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others (159g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic SZ8
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-11 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 159g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 190 photos 200 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $159 $275