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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was revealed 24 months earlier than the SZ8 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm JZ200 grades vs the SZ8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm JZ200 SZ8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 SZ8 Fujifilm JZ200 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm JZ200 SZ8 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ200 has got outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 and the SZ8.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ200 and SZ8 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ200 and SZ8.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm JZ200 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography info
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Street photography with Panasonic SZ8
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (159g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ8
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition (135g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
67
lighter than competitors in class (159g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (200 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography features
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography features
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
42
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging details
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (159 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic SZ8
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 200 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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