Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS8

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Panasonic ZS8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was unveiled 6 months later than the ZS8 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades versus the ZS8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ100 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Panasonic ZS8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus the ZS8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and ZS8.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos although you should take the age of the products into consideration.