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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S4800 versus Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was launched 11 months prior to the SZ8 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up against the SZ8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm S4800 SZ8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm S4800

 SZ8 Fujifilm S4800 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 11 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm S4800 SZ8 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 has outer dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S4800 versus Panasonic SZ8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 against the SZ8.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and SZ8 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and SZ8.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S4800 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4800
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ8
37
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4800
Street photography with Panasonic SZ8
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (518g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (159g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography factors
54
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (518 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than average (159 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography highlights
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery pack (200 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging details
24
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (518g)
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average (159g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic SZ8
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-30 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518 gr (1.14 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $229 $275