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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS7
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was unveiled 6 months later than the ZS8 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up against the ZS8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm JZ200 ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 ZS8 Fujifilm JZ200 

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm JZ200 ZS8 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ200 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications 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 account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 and the ZS8.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ200 and ZS8.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm JZ200 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography details
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decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (135g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (210 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average (135g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than others (210 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS8
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (135 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (210 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic ZS8
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 lbs) 210 grams (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 One One
Launch price $0 $275