Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ8
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94 Imaging
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31 Overall
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ8 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX370 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm JX370 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Panasonic SZ8
Fujifilm JX370 | SZ8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm JX370
SZ8 | Fujifilm JX370 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 29 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic SZ8
Fujifilm JX370 | SZ8 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
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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 |