Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ8
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Panasonic SZ8
Fujifilm JZ200 | SZ8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm JZ200
SZ8 | Fujifilm JZ200 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | January 2012 | More modern by 24 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic SZ8
Fujifilm JZ200 | SZ8 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ200 and SZ8 is 95 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $0 | $275 |