Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS8

Here is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was unveiled 6 months later than the ZS8 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores against the ZS8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 vs the ZS8.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and ZS8.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration.