Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS8
Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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67 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
37
92 Imaging
37 Features
39 Overall
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
- Released January 2012
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched July 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS7
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In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades against the ZS8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Panasonic ZS8
| Fujifilm S4200 | ZS8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Fujifilm S4200
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Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic ZS8
| Fujifilm S4200 | ZS8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2012 |  | July 2011 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4200 comes with outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications 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 S4200 and Panasonic ZS8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 against the ZS8.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and ZS8 is 67 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and ZS8.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files however you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration.
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S4200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Portrait photography camera
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Fujifilm S4200 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography details
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (543 grams)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography information
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography highlights
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (543 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lighter than competition (210g)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Fujifilm S4200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Landscape photography camera
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging advice
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (543g)
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S4200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-576mm (24.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 543 gr (1.20 lb) | 210 gr (0.46 lb) |
| Dimensions | 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") | 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 | 300 shots | 340 shots |
| Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $200 | $275 |